Kevin "Boxer" Moran
Kevin Moran (born 12 May 1963) is a former Irish Independent politician who has served as Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief from 2017 to 2020. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Longford–Westmeath constituency from 2016 to 2020.[1]
Kevin Moran | |
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| Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief | |
| In office 20 June 2017 – 27 June 2020 | |
| Taoiseach | Leo Varadkar |
| Preceded by | Seán Canney |
| Succeeded by | Patrick O'Donovan |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office February 2016 – February 2020 | |
| Constituency | Longford–Westmeath |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 May 1968 Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Fianna Fáil (until 2011) |
| Spouse(s) | Michelle Fagg (m. 1999) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | kevinboxermoran |
He was a member of Westmeath County Council from 1999 to 2016, and represented Fianna Fáil until 2011.[2][3] In January 2006, he contested Fianna Fáil's nomination to stand at the 2007 general election, being narrowly defeated by Mary O'Rourke.[4] He contested the 2014 by-election, but failed to win a seat. He joined the Independent Alliance ahead of the 2016 general election.[3] After being elected to Dáil Éireann in February 2016, he voted for Enda Kenny as Taoiseach on 6 May 2016, allowing Kenny to become the first Leader of Fine Gael to be re-elected to this office.[5]
He lost his seat at the 2020 general election.
Personal life
Moran left school at 13 with severe dyslexia, and started work in the building trade, later moving on to develop a taxi business. He has spoken about other problems in his life, including the death of a brother, which have caused him to attempt suicide.[6][7]
He is married and lives in Athlone.[8] Moran is often referred to by the nickname "Boxer", a nickname which arose from him hitting an opponent in a football game at the age of 12.[9]
References
- "Kevin Moran". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
- "Kevin Moran". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
- "Election 2016: Kevin "Boxer" Moran". RTÉ. 29 February 2016.
- "O'Rourke Sparks Row Over 'Blacks' Remark". Irish Independent. 9 January 2006.
- "Enda Kenny is re-elected as Taoiseach in the Dáil". Newstalk. 6 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 November 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- Kitty Holland (19 May 2017). "Kevin 'Boxer' Moran TD reveals bid to take his own life". Irish Times. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- "'Boxer' Moran: 'Yes, I have difficulties with reading, but I am as clever a man as you will ever meet'". thejournal.ie. 3 June 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- "About me". Kevin "Boxer" Moran. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- Pope, Conor. "'Boxer' Moran has the aura of a champion among Athlone fans". The Irish Times. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Seán Canney |
Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief 2017–2020 |
Succeeded by Patrick O'Donovan |