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Michael Creed
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Creed in 2024
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| Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine | |
| In office 6 May 2016 – 27 June 2020 |
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| Taoiseach | |
| Preceded by | Simon Coveney |
| Succeeded by | Barry Cowen |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 2007 – November 2024 |
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| In office June 1989 – May 2002 |
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| Constituency | Cork North-West |
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| Born | 29 June 1963 Macroom, County Cork, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
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Sinéad Creed
(m. 1999) |
| Children | 3 |
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| Education | St. Colman's College, Fermoy |
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Michael Creed is an Irish politician who was born on June 29, 1963. He was a member of the Fine Gael political party. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD), which is like a member of parliament in Ireland.
He represented the Cork North-West area. Michael Creed was a TD from 2007 to 2024. He also served earlier from 1989 to 2002. From 2016 to 2020, he was the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. This means he was in charge of farming, food, and sea-related matters for the country.
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About Michael Creed
Early Life and Education
Michael Creed was born in Macroom, a town in County Cork, Ireland, in 1963. His father, Donal Creed, was also a TD and a Minister.
Michael went to school at St. Colman's College in Fermoy. He also attended De La Salle College in Macroom. For his higher education, he studied at University College Cork. He also went to the College of Commerce in Rathmines, which is part of the Dublin Institute of Technology. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He also has a Higher Diploma in Education and a Diploma in Legal Studies.
Family Life
Michael Creed is married to Sinéad Creed. They got married in 1999. Together, they have three children.
Michael Creed's Political Journey
Starting in Local Politics
Michael Creed began his political career in 1985. He was elected to the Cork County Council. This is a local government body that helps manage the county. He represented the Bandon area. He served on the council until 2007. From 2005 to 2006, he was the Chairman of Cork County Council. This is a very important leadership role at the local level.
Becoming a Teachta Dála (TD)
Michael Creed was first elected to Dáil Éireann in the 1989 general election. Dáil Éireann is the main parliament of Ireland. He kept his seat in several elections after that. However, in the 2002 general election, he lost his seat. Another politician from his own party, Gerard Murphy, won it instead.
From 1995 to 1997, Michael Creed was the Chairman of the Dáil Small Business and Services Committee. This committee looked after issues related to small businesses. He also served as a spokesperson for his party on different topics:
- Education, Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht in 1994.
- Health from 1989 to 1993.
- Youth and Sport from 1993 to 1994.
Returning to the Dáil
Michael Creed won back his Dáil seat in the 2007 general election. He took the seat from Gerard Murphy this time. After returning, he became the party's spokesperson for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. He held this role from 2007 to 2010. In the 2011 general election, he kept his seat again. He received the most first-choice votes in his area.
In June 2010, Michael Creed supported Richard Bruton. Bruton was trying to become the leader of the Fine Gael party instead of Enda Kenny. Enda Kenny remained the leader. After this, Michael Creed was not chosen for a top position in the party. He continued to serve as a regular TD, known as a "backbencher."
Serving as a Government Minister
In March 2011, Fine Gael formed a government with the Labour Party. Michael Creed remained a backbench TD during this time. He did not join the cabinet, which is the group of top ministers.
He was elected to the Dáil again in the 2016 general election. In May 2016, Fine Gael formed a government. Michael Creed was appointed to the cabinet. He became the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. He continued in this role when Leo Varadkar became Taoiseach (Prime Minister) in June 2017.
He stayed in office until June 2020. At that time, a new government was formed. It was a partnership between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Green Party. Michael Creed was not appointed to a cabinet position in this new government.
Retirement from Politics
In April 2023, Michael Creed announced his decision. He said he would not run in the next general election. This meant he would retire from politics. He officially left his role as a TD in November 2024.
