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Irish Politicians Trivia Quiz

What do you know about Irish political figures?

A multiple-choice quiz by francisk. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
francisk

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
255,347

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Awards
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1. Born in 1951, this Dubliner became Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) in 1997. What is his name? Hint

Enda Kenny

Bertie Ahern

Michael McDowell

Albert Reynolds

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2. Born in 1951, Enda Kenny became the tenth leader of the Fine Gael party. His father was also a T.D. (Member of Parliament). What was his father's first name? Hint

Henry

Hugh

Harold

Homer

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3. In the 20th century, Ireland had two female Presidents. Both of them have the same first name. What is it? Hint

Bridget

Mary

Anne

Peig

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4. Colourful Kerry T.D. Jackie Healy-Rae rarely appeared in public without wearing a certain item of clothing. What is it? Hint

A flat cap

A velvet jacket

A top hat

A green waistcoat

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5. In 2001, Trevor Sargent became the leader of which Irish political party? Hint

The Green Party

The Communist Party

The Socialist Party

Clan na Poblachta

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6. The surname of the man who took over as leader of Ireland's Labour Party in 2002, sounds like an animal. What is his name? Hint

James Foxx

Pat Rabbitte

Martin Badger

John Buhl

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7. Which Fine Gael T.D. was demoted in 2004 for deliberately breaking the smoking ban in the D�il restaurant? Hint

Jim O'Keefe

P�draic McCormack

Paul Connaughton

John Deasy

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8. Which of these politicians served as Minister for Agriculture & Food in the 29th D�il? Hint

Mary Hanafin

Mary Coughlan

Noel Treacy

Tom Parlon

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9. Which of these politicians was first elected as a Progressive Democrats T.D. and, subsequently as a Fianna F�il T.D., became Minister for Transport? Hint

Des O'Malley

Brian Cowan

Martin Cullen

Bobby Molloy

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10. "An T�naiste" is a powerful position in the Irish Parliament. Which position? Hint

Minister for Finance

Prime Minister

Deputy Prime Minister

Speaker of the House

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Born in 1951, this Dubliner became Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) in 1997. What is his name?

Answer: Bertie Ahern

The Irish Prime Minister is known as An Taoiseach (pronounced ONN THEE-SHUCK).

2. Born in 1951, Enda Kenny became the tenth leader of the Fine Gael party. His father was also a T.D. (Member of Parliament). What was his father's first name?

Answer: Henry

T.D. stands for Teachta D�ile meaning 'a representative in parliament'.

3. In the 20th century, Ireland had two female Presidents. Both of them have the same first name. What is it?

Answer: Mary

The were Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese. The President of Ireland lives in the former Vice-Regal Lodge in Phoenix Park, Dublin. It is called Arus An Uachtar�in (pronounced AW-RUSS ONN OOK-THOR-AWN) and means 'the residence of the President'.

4. Colourful Kerry T.D. Jackie Healy-Rae rarely appeared in public without wearing a certain item of clothing. What is it?

Answer: A flat cap

Jackie's son Michael was elected to Kerry County Council and also wore a flat cap!

5. In 2001, Trevor Sargent became the leader of which Irish political party?

Answer: The Green Party

Trevor Sargent T.D., was elected leader of the Green Party at a special Leadership Convention in Kilkenny on 6 October 2001.

6. The surname of the man who took over as leader of Ireland's Labour Party in 2002, sounds like an animal. What is his name?

Answer: Pat Rabbitte

Pat Rabbitte appeared so often on Irish television, that his opponents joked that he must have a sleeping-bag under a desk in RTE!

7. Which Fine Gael T.D. was demoted in 2004 for deliberately breaking the smoking ban in the D�il restaurant?

Answer: John Deasy

Deasy once spoke of being a possible future leader of Fine Gael.

8. Which of these politicians served as Minister for Agriculture & Food in the 29th D�il?

Answer: Mary Coughlan

Mary Coughlan comes from County Donegal.

9. Which of these politicians was first elected as a Progressive Democrats T.D. and, subsequently as a Fianna F�il T.D., became Minister for Transport?

Answer: Martin Cullen

Molloy and O'Malley moved from Fianna F�il to become founder members of the Progressive Democrats.

10. "An T�naiste" is a powerful position in the Irish Parliament. Which position?

Answer: Deputy Prime Minister

Pronounced THAW-NISH-THEH, he/she is second only to An Taoiseach (Prime Minister).

Source: Author francisk

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