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Background
- Sixth generation born and raised on family farm, Lickeen, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow
- Eldest son of Bernard & Maureen Doyle. Five brothers and two sisters.
- Married to Ann with 4 children.
Education
- National School education; Trooperstown NS and Rathdrum Boys NS, 1965 – 1972
- Secondary Education: De La Salle College, Wicklow Town, 1972 – 1977
- Rockwell Agricultural College 1977 – 1978
- Stephen Cullinane Scholarship Winner to New Zealand 1981
Involvement in Local Organisations/Clubs
- Member of Wicklow Uplands Council 1999 – 2007
- Wicklow Working Together 2004 – 2007
- East Coast Area Health Board 1999 – 2004
- Member of Board of Management, St Catherine’s Special Needs Schools
- ACORN Community Development, Rathdrum Ltd.
- Laragh GAA
- Rathdrum Rugby Club
Political Background
- Member of Fine Gael party since 1983
- 1997 & 2002: Director Elections for Billy Timmins, General Elections
- 1999: Elected to Wicklow County Council
- 2002 Elected Chairman of East Coast Area Health Board
- 2004: Elected again to Wicklow County Council
- 2005-2006: Chairman of Wicklow County Council
- 2007: Elected to Dáil Eireann
Dáil roles
- Fine Gael Deputy Spokesperson on Agriculture with special responsibility for Food & Horticulture
- Member of Joint Oireachtas Committee for Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
- Member of Joint Oireachtas Committee for Climate Change and Energy Security
