Jim O'Callaghan
| Jim O'Callaghan TD |
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|---|---|
| Opposition Spokesperson for Justice and Equality | |
| Assumed office 18 May 2016 |
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| Leader | Micheál Martin |
| Preceded by | Niall Collins |
| Teachta Dála | |
| Assumed office February 2016 |
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| Constituency | Dublin Bay South |
| Dublin City Councillor | |
| In office May 2014 – February 2016 |
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| Constituency | Rathgar-Rathmines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Relations | Miriam O'Callaghan |
| Children | 1 son |
| Occupation | Barrister |
Jim O'Callaghan is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who sits as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin Bay South constituency. He was elected to Dáil Éireann in 2016 on what was his second attempt. He has previously been a member of Dublin City Council.[1]
A barrister by profession, O'Callaghan has served as Legal Adviser to the Fianna Fáil Party since January 2011.[2] He has also served as legal counsel for businessman Denis O'Brien. He has also acted as barrister for GMC Sierra, the firm installing water meters throughout the country, and has assisted them in taking legal action against residents who refuse to comply with their wishes, jailing them when necessary.[3][4] He is also a brother of the famous RTÉ television personality Miriam O'Callaghan.[5]
He represented Fianna Fáil in talks on government formation in 2016.[6] Early on 9 April 2016, O'Callaghan's home hosted a covert meeting between O'Callaghan, Leo Varadkar, Deirdre Gillane (chief adviser of Micheál Martin) and Andrew McDowell (a policy adviser of Enda Kenny). It lasted for more than an hour.[7]
References
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- ↑ Fianna Fáil's negotiating team for government talks revealed, Harry Mcgee, 12 Mar 2016, "Although a new Deputy, Mr O'Callaghan has been a member of the Fianna Fáil leadership team over the past five years in his role as the party's legal adviser."
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| New constituency | Teachta Dála for Dublin Bay South 2016–present With: Eoghan Murphy Kate O'Connell Eamon Ryan |
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