Patrick McHugh (born 23 January 1953) is an Irish former politician.[1] He was an independent Teachta Dála (TD) for the Galway East constituency. McHugh was elected to Dáil Éireann at the 2002 general election, getting a 15.8% share of the vote. He was a member of the Technical group established to ensure Dáil speaking time for independent TDs. He lost his seat at the 2007 general election, getting a 5.8% share of the vote.[2]
Paddy McHugh | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 2002 – May 2007 | |
| Constituency | Galway East |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 January 1953 County Galway, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Fianna Fáil (until 2001) |
McHugh was first elected to Galway County Council in 1985. He was also elected to Tuam Town Council in 1999. In 2001, he left the Fianna Fáil party and became an independent. He served as a county councillor until the abolition of the dual mandate in 2004.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Paddy McHugh". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ a b "Paddy McHugh". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 22 July 2010.