James Carroll (born 21 August 1983) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician who was a member of Seanad Éireann from November 2009 to April 2011.[1][2][3] He is a former education vice-president and president of the Students' Union in University College Dublin.[4]
James Carroll | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
| In office November 2009 – April 2011 | |
| Constituency | Administrative Panel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1983 Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
Carroll was elected to Louth County Council for Drogheda East at the local elections in June 2009.[5] He succeeded Tony Kett on the Administrative Panel on 26 November 2009 after Kett's death.[6] This was done without a by-election, as he was the only nominated candidate.[7]
Carroll unsuccessfully contested the 2011 general election for the Louth constituency achieving only 8.2% of the vote,[8][9] and lost his seat in the 2011 Seanad election.[10]
References edit
- ^ "James Carroll". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
- ^ "Decision presents Carroll a 'massive opportunity'". Irish Independent. 1 December 2010. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ "Carroll admits to internal tensions'". Irish Independent. 2 March 2011. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ "Former UCDSU President nominated to Seanad". University Observer. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ "James Carroll". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ "Cllr 'humbled' by nomination for Seanad NOT 'COUNTING HIS CHICKENS'". Irish Independent. 18 November 2009. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ "Members welcome Carroll to chamber". The Irish Times. 26 November 2009. Archived from the original on 31 October 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ "FF TURF WAR BREAKS OUT IN MID-LOUTH". Irish Independent. 16 February 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ "No FF deputy elected for the first time ever". Irish Independent. 4 January 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ "Seanad Election: 26 April 2011". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 16 September 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2013.