Billy Kelleher

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Billy Kelleher (born January 1968) is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He is currently a Teachta Dála for the constituency of Cork North Central. Kelleher was first elected to Dáil Éireann in the 1997 general election and retained his seat both at the 2002 general election and 2007 general election. He is currently the Minister of State (with special responsibility for Labour Affairs). He was previously the assistant Government Chief Whip.

In January 2006 Kelleher became embroiled in a minor controversy when he was caught speeding outside Cashel, County Tipperary on his way to Dáil Éireann. He was fined and received two penalty points on his driving licence. The misdemeanour was particularly ironic as it came in the same week when the government was coming under fire for a poor road safety record.

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Oireachtas
Preceded by Máirín Quill (Progressive Democrats)	Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Cork North Central 1997 – present	Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded by Tony Killeen	Minister of State (with special responsibility for Labour Affairs) 2007 – present	Incumbent

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National University of Ireland	Joe Lee (Ind) • Joe O'Toole (Ind) • Feargal Quinn (Ind)

University of Dublin	Mary Henry (Ind) • David Norris (Ind) • Shane Ross (Ind)

Nominated by the Taoiseach	Sean Byrne (FF) • Bill Cashin (Lab) • Brian Crowley (FF) • Brian Hillery (FF) • Billy Kelleher (FF) • Patrick Magner (Lab) • Marian McGennis (FF) • Jim Townsend (Lab) • Jack Wall (Lab) • Gordon Wilson (Ind) • G. V. Wright (FF)

Elected or nominated later	1994 Edward Haughey (FF) • Michael Mulcahy (FF) • 1996 Sam McAughtry (Ind) • January 1997 Denis Naughten (FG) • July 1997 Tom Berkery (FF) • Niamh Bhreathnach (Lab) • Niamh Cosgrave (FG) • Michael Enright (DL) • Aidan O'Connor (FG)

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