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House Resolution 372
By: Representatives Carson of the 46
th
, Stephens of the 164
th
, Petrea of the 166
th
, Franklin
of the 160
th
, Bonner of the 73
rd
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Minister Dara Calleary on his outstanding public service; and
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for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Minister Dara Calleary has long been recognized by the people of Ireland for3
the vital role he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare4
of his fellow citizens; and5
WHEREAS, appointed on January 23, 2025, he currently serves as the Irish Minister for6
Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht;7
and8
WHEREAS, prior to his current roles, he served as Minister of State for Trade Promotion,9
Digital and Company Regulation in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment,10
and in 2020, he held the positions of Minister for Agriculture and Government Chief Whip;11
and12
WHEREAS, he has held several key roles in the Irish government during his distinguished13
tenure, serving concurrently as Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and14
Employment with responsibility for Labour Affairs and as Minister of State at the15
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Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Finance with responsibility for Public
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Service Transformation from 2009 to 2011; and17
WHEREAS, from 2018 to 2020, he served as Deputy Leader of Fianna Fáil, and he has also18
served as Spokesperson on Justice, Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Public Expenditure and19
Reform, and Social Protection; and20
WHEREAS, as additional testament to his dedication to the people of Ireland, he has further21
served as a Teachta Dála for Mayo since first being elected in the 2007 General Election; and22
WHEREAS, Minister Dara Calleary's significant leadership, integrity, and commitment to23
public service have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues, constituents, and24
fellow citizens; and25
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this26
remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately recognized.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28
the members of this body recognize and commend Minister Dara Calleary for his efficient,29
effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service and extend the most sincere best wishes for30
continued health and happiness.31
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to33
Minister Dara Calleary.34
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