Tom Raftery | |
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Senator | |
In office November 1989 –February 1993 | |
Constituency | Agricultural Panel |
Member of the European Parliament | |
In office June 1984 –June 1989 | |
Constituency | Munster |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 August 1933 |
Political party | Fine Gael |
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