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Quiz about Irish Politicians
Quiz about Irish Politicians

Irish Politicians Trivia Quiz


What do you know about Irish political figures?

A multiple-choice quiz by francisk. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
francisk
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
255,347
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
594
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jim O'Keefe
Pádraic McCormack
Paul Connaughton
John Deasy

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

Mary Hanafin
Mary Coughlan
Noel Treacy
Tom Parlon

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

Des O'Malley
Brian Cowan
Martin Cullen
Bobby Molloy

10. "An Tánaiste" 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 Dáile 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 Uachtaráin (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 Dáil 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 Dáil?

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 Fáil T.D., became Minister for Transport?

Answer: Martin Cullen

Molloy and O'Malley moved from Fianna Fáil to become founder members of the Progressive Democrats.
10. "An Tánaiste" 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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