HR 372: Calleary, Minister Dara; outstanding public service; commend
Introduced version, the latest LegiScan holds · Last action February 24, 2025 · Passed
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House Resolution 372
By: Representatives Carson of the 46th, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, Franklin of the 160th, Bonner of the 73rd, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Minister Dara Calleary on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Minister Dara Calleary has long been recognized by the people of Ireland for the vital role he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, appointed on January 23, 2025, he currently serves as the Irish Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht; and
WHEREAS, prior to his current roles, he served as Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, and in 2020, he held the positions of Minister for Agriculture and Government Chief Whip; and
WHEREAS, he has held several key roles in the Irish government during his distinguished tenure, serving concurrently as Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with responsibility for Labour Affairs and as Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Finance with responsibility for Public Service Transformation from 2009 to 2011; and
WHEREAS, from 2018 to 2020, he served as Deputy Leader of Fianna Fáil, and he has also served as Spokesperson on Justice, Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Social Protection; and
WHEREAS, as additional testament to his dedication to the people of Ireland, he has further served as a Teachta Dála for Mayo since first being elected in the 2007 General Election; and
WHEREAS, Minister Dara Calleary's significant leadership, integrity, and commitment to public service have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues, constituents, and fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Minister Dara Calleary for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Minister Dara Calleary.