Born Drogheda, 1977. Married to Ann Hunt, one daughter Sinead. Educated St. Mary’s Diocesan School, Drogheda; Trinity College, Dublin (LLB); Law Society of Ireland. Solicitor. Qualified as Attorney-at-law, in New York State, USA. First elected to the Dail in 2007. Lost his seat in 2011. Contested 2009 euro elections in Ireland East. First time Senator.
Convenor Joint Committee on Social and Family Affairs October 2007-2011. Member Joint Committee on the Constitution and Member Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights and Member Joint Committee on Constitutional Amendment on Children 2007-2011. Cousin of former Minister Michael Hilliard TD for Meath 1943-1973 and Colm Hilliard TD 1982-1997. |