Barry Cowen | |
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_2020.jpg) Cowen in 2020 | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office February 2020 – June 2024 | |
| In office February 2011 – February 2016 | |
| Constituency | Laois–Offaly |
| In office February 2016 – February 2020 | |
| Constituency | Offaly |
| Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine | |
| In office 27 June 2020 – 14 July 2020 | |
| Taoiseach | Micheál Martin |
| Preceded by | Michael Creed |
| Succeeded by | Micheál Martin (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 August 1967 Clara, County Offaly, Ireland |
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| Spouse |
Mary Cowen (m. 1995) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Brian Cowen (brother) |
| Education | Cistercian College, Roscrea |
| Alma mater | University College Galway |
Barry Cowen (born 28 August 1967)[1] is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has served as a Teachta Dála (TD) since 2011, representing Laois–Offaly from 2011 to 2016, Offaly from 2016 to 2020, and Laois–Offaly again since 2020. He was elected as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Midlands–North-West in 2024. He served as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine from June to July 2020.[2][3]
- ^ Collins, Stephen (2011). Nealon's Guide to the 31st Dáil and 24th Seanad. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan. p. 135. ISBN 9780717150595.
- ^ "Barry Cowen". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 1 March 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
- ^ "Barry Cowen". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 8 July 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2011.