Robert Troy
Robert Troy (born 24 January 1982) is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has served as Minister of State for Trade Promotion since July 2020. He has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Longford–Westmeath constituency since 2011.[1]
Robert Troy | |
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| Minister of State for Trade Promotion | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2020 | |
| Taoiseach | Micheál Martin |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Teachta Dála | |
| Assumed office February 2011 | |
| Constituency | Longford–Westmeath |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 January 1982 Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Alma mater | Athlone Institute of Technology |
| Website | roberttroy |
Troy was born in Mullingar in 1982, but is a native of Ballynacargy, County Westmeath.[2] He was elected as a Fianna Fáil TD for the Longford–Westmeath constituency at the 2011 general election, beating the two sitting Fianna Fáil TDs, Peter Kelly and former cabinet Minister and Leader of the Seanad Mary O'Rourke.[3] He was a member of Westmeath County Council for the Mullingar West local electoral area from 2004 to 2011.[3]
He was the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Arts and Heritage from April 2011 to July 2012. In July 2012, he was appointed as Spokesperson on Children, and following the 2016 general election he was appointed Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport.
Following the formation of the Government of the 33rd Dáil, Troy was appointed Minister of State for Trade Promotion.
References
- "Robert Troy". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- "Politics: a young man's game". Westmeath Examiner. 5 May 2011.
- "Robert Troy". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
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| Oireachtas | ||
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| Preceded by Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fáil) |
Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Longford–Westmeath 2011–present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Joe Costello (2014) |
Minister of State for Trade Promotion 2020–present |
Incumbent |