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»	02/09/2010 - Funds approved for Glengoole National School - Máire Hoctor TD
»	13/07/2010 - ICMSA must be re-instated on EU Working Committee- Máire Hoctor TD
»	08/07/2010 - Hunting clubs need have no fears under reformed Bill - Máire Hoctor TD
»	06/07/2010 - Hoctor calls for re-opening of Knock National School
»	05/07/2010 - Positive outcome for dog breeders after key talks - Máire Hoctor TD
»	05/07/2010 - Hoctor welcomes independent consultant to review coalminers’ files

Profile of Máire Hoctor:

Máire Hoctor is a native of Nenagh town and was elected as a Fianna Fáil T.D. for North Tipperary in 2002 and again in 2007.

Máire began life in politics as a local Councillor - "my time working as a local Councillor has served me well when it comes to addressing the worries and concerns of people of all ages in the community. While I was a student I worked with children and adults with disabilities and wanted to get involved to push for facilities and resources".

Biography:

1981-85:	Attended Pontifical University St. Patrick's College Maynooth taking a BA Th HDE.
1991-2002:	Teacher of Religious Education & Irish at St. Joseph's CBS Secondary School, Nenagh.
1994:	Elected to Nenagh Town Council.
1995-96:	Cathaoirleach of Nenagh Town Council.
1997:	Worked in a Kabbutz in Israel and as volunteer in Nigeria.
1999:	Elected to Nenagh Town Council and North Tipperary County Council.
2000:	Chair and director of Nenagh Community Reparation Project & First Chairperson.
2002:	Elected Fianna Fáil TD for North Tipperary.
2002-2007:	Member of the Oireachtas Committee on Education & Science.
2002-2007:	Government Convenor of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence & Women's Rights.
2004-2007:	Vice Chairperson of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture & Food.
2006-2007:	Director of Young Nenagh Project.
2007:	Re-elected for Fianna Fáil in the Dáil constituency of North Tipperary.
2007:	Appointed Minister of State with Responsibility for Older People.
2008:	Re-appointed Minister of State with Responsibility for Older People.