| 词条 | Gerard Craughwell |
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| honorific-prefix = Senator | name = Gerard Craughwell | image = Bregenz- Subsidiarityconference-Gerard P Craughwell-01a.jpg | office = Senator | term_start = 27 April 2016 | term_end = | constituency = Labour Panel | term_start1 = 24 October 2014 | term_end1 = 27 April 2016 | constituency1 = Cultural and Educational Panel | birth_name = Gerard Patrick Craughwell | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1953|11|22|df=y}} | birth_place = Galway, Ireland | death_date = | death_place = | nationality = Irish | party = Independent | otherparty = Independent Alliance (2015–2016) Fine Gael (until 2012) | spouse = Helen Craughwell {{small|(m. 1978)}}[1] | children = 2[1] | alma_mater = Limerick Senior College[1] | website = {{URL|gerardcraughwell.ie}} | allegiance = {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{flag|Ireland}} | branch = British Army Irish Army | unit = Royal Irish Rangers 1 Infantry Battalion | serviceyears = | rank = Sergeant | mawards = |}}Gerard Patrick Craughwell (born 22 November 1953[4]) is an Irish Independent politician who has served as a Senator since 2014 for the Labour Panel.[1][1] Early and personal lifeCraughwell was born in Galway and grew up in Salthill.[2] When he was 16, he emigrated to the United Kingdom, settling in London, working in a pub before joining the Royal Irish Rangers.[2][9] After five years he returned to Ireland and joined the Irish Army, serving in the first infantry battalion and fifth medical company at Renmore Barracks in Galway and rising to the rank of sergeant.[2][9] He left the army in 1980 and took over his father's gas appliance maintenance business until it failed in 1983.[2] Aged 35, he entered further education as a student in Limerick Senior College, gaining a degree in economics accredited by the London School of Economics.[3] and then teaching in Dún Laoghaire Senior College.[2] He joined the national executive of the Teachers' Union of Ireland in 2009,[4] and was president between 2012 and June 2014.[2][4] He is married with two children.[2] He was previously a member of Fine Gael, but ruled out re-joining the party.[4] Seanad2014 by-electionFine Gael's Deirdre Clune resigned from the Seanad after been elected to the European Parliament for the South constituency at the 2014 European Parliament election. The by-election to fill the casual vacancy had 225 Oireachtas members as voters; nomination by nine members was required to be added to the ballot. Craughwell put himself forward in August 2014 as an independent candidate, initially a symbolic gesture to protest against the usual practice of the government using its parliamentary majority to secure the election of its chosen candidate.[5] Craughwell secured nomination from members of the technical group and Fianna Fáil.[6] {{anchor|John McNulty}} On 12 September 2014, Heather Humphreys, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht wrote to John McNulty, a businessman who had run unsuccessfully for Donegal County Council in the 2014 local elections, offering him a place on the board of the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA); he accepted on 15 September, and before nominations closed on 18 September Fine Gael nominated him for the by-election to fill the Seanad vacancy.[7][8][9] Opposition politicians protested that McNulty's IMMA appointment was abusive and had been made solely to bolster his eligibility for the Cultural and Educational Panel; Humphreys took responsibility for the appointment and refused to state whether others had pressed her to make it.[10] McNulty resigned from the IMMA board on 25 September, stating its rules prohibited board members from running for election.[11] On 23 February 2016, in a televised debate before the 2016 general election, Enda Kenny appeared to concede for the first time that it was his decision to nominate McNulty to IMMA, later backtracking somewhat.[12]On 30 September, McNulty unofficially withdrew from the by-election, stating that "to contest the election would be an ongoing distraction from the critical work of Government"; although his name remained on the ballot paper he requested that electors not vote for him.[13] Although many Fine Gael members voted for McNulty regardless, Craughwell won the election on 10 October 2014.[14] {{STV Election box begin2|title = Seanad by-election, 2014: Cultural and Educational Panel[14] |numcounts = 2 }}{{STV Election box candidate2 |candidate = Gerard Craughwell |party = Independent politician |percentage = 45.1 |count1 = 87 |count2 = 98 }}{{STV Election box candidate2 |candidate = John McNulty |party = Fine Gael |percentage = 43.5 |count1 = 84 |count2 = 85 }}{{STV Election box candidate2 |candidate = Catherine Seeley |party = Sinn Féin |percentage = 11.4 |count1 = 22 |count2 = — }}{{STV Election box end2 |numcounts = 2 |electorate = 223 |valid = 193 |spoilt = |quota = 96.501 |turnout = 86.5% }} Craughwell tried twice to join the Independent Seanad group, but it refused to admit him.[15] He suggested the group, mainly Taoiseach's nominees, was compromising its independence and supporting the government.[15] He later joined the Independent Alliance.[16] He did not endorse Alliance members' criticism of the government's January 2016 appointment of David Begg, as Chair of the Pensions Authority.[17] Craughwell ran in the Seanad election in April 2016 and was elected this time for the Labour Panel.[18] Craughwell left the Independent Alliance during the talks about forming a government in 2016.[19] After raising the HPV vaccine in the Seanad,[20] he distanced himself from anti-vaccine campaigners.[21] 2018 presidential campaignCraughwell indicated that he would seek a nomination for the 2018 presidential election[22], but later withdrew his intention, claiming that the main political parties were "working together to deny the citizens of this Republic the opportunity to select their next President by means of an election."[23]. He would have needed the support of four local authorities or 20 Oireachtas members to be nominated. He defended advising local councillors on how best to "maximise" their mileage expenses.[24] References1. ^1 {{cite news |url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/1010/651305-polls-open-in-dail-by-elections/|title=Gerard Craughwell wins Seanad by-election|publisher=RTÉ News|date=10 October 2014 |accessdate=10 October 2014}} 2. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 {{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/gerard-craughwell-served-in-royal-irish-rangers-second-battalion-for-five-years-1.1960732|title=Gerard Craughwell served in Royal Irish Rangers second battalion for five years|last=Minihan|first=Mary|date=11 October 2014|work=The Irish Times|accessdate=25 February 2016}} 3. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://gerardcraughwell.ie/biography|title=Profile|work=gerardcraughwell.ie|accessdate=25 February 2016}} 4. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/gerard-craughwell-im-ecstatic-and-deeply-grateful-to-be-elected-to-senate-30654008.html|title=Gerard Craughwell: I'm ecstatic and deeply grateful to be elected to Senate|work=Irish Independent|date=10 October 2014}} 5. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/gerard-craughwell-seanad-by-election-1610193-Aug2014/|title=This man wants to stop the ‘silly charade’ and run for the Seanad|date=8 August 2014|work=TheJournal.ie|accessdate=24 February 2016}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/seanad-poll-in-balance-as-varadkar-says-he-wont-vote-for-mcnulty-30640743.html|title=Seanad poll in balance as Varadkar says he won't vote for McNulty|first1=Fionnan|last1=Sheahan|last2=Griffin|first2=Sam |date=6 October 2014|work=Irish Independent|accessdate=24 February 2016}} 7. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.todayfm.com/john-mcnulty-heather-humphreys-imma|title=Minister admits: FG candidate didn't apply for state job|date=23 September 2014|publisher=Today FM|accessdate=24 February 2016}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/john-mcnulty-handwritten-note-imma-fine-gael-1751832-Oct2014/|title=Here is John McNulty’s handwritten note accepting his controversial state board appointment|last=O'Connell|first=Hugh|date=29 October 2014|work=TheJournal.ie|accessdate=24 February 2016}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/john-mcnulty-senator-donegal-1677167-Sep2014/|title=This guy is Fine Gael’s surprise pick for the vacant Seanad seat|last=O'Connell|first=Hugh|date=18 September 2014|work=TheJournal.ie|accessdate=24 February 2016}} 10. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/who-is-john-mcnulty-fine-gael-seanad-by-election-1691947-Sep2014/|title=8 things you need to know about Fine Gael’s Seanad shambles… and why it matters|last=O'Connell|first=Hugh|date=27 September 2014|work=TheJournal.ie|accessdate=24 February 2016}} 11. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/john-mcnulty-resigns-from-imma-board-with-immediate-effect-30615486.html|title=John McNulty resigns from IMMA board with immediate effect -|last=Melia|first=Paul|date=25 September 2014|work=Irish Independent|accessdate=24 February 2016}} 12. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/enda-kenny-backtracks-on-john-mcnulty-admission-1.2545959|title=Enda Kenny backtracks on John McNulty admission|last=Bardon|first=Sarah|date=24 February 2016|work=The Irish Times|accessdate=24 February 2016}} 13. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/john-mcnulty-resigns-1698849-Sep2014/|title=GONE: John McNulty has withdrawn from the Seanad by-election|last=O'Connell|first=Hugh|date=30 September 2014|work=TheJournal.ie|accessdate=24 February 2016}} 14. ^1 {{cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/1010/651305-polls-open-in-dail-by-elections/|title=Craughwell wins Seanad by-election|date=10 October 2014|work=RTÉ.ie|accessdate=24 February 2016}} 15. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/gerard-craughwell-independent-senators-group-2140888-Jun2015/|title=Our newest Senator is 'dismayed' at being denied entry to independent group|last=Ryan|first=Órla|date=3 June 2015|work=TheJournal.ie|accessdate=24 February 2016}} 16. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/independents-alliance-keeping-options-open-ahead-of-election-1.2157399|first=Fiach |last=Kelly|title=Independents alliance 'keeping options open' ahead of election|work=The Irish Times|date=28 March 2015}} 17. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/ireland/article1659985.ece|title=Alliance divided on Begg appointment|last=O'Brien|first=Stephen|date=24 January 2016|work=The Sunday Times|accessdate=25 February 2016}} 18. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/at-least-22-independent-alliance-candidates-to-run-in-general-election-1.2359306|title=At least 22 Independent Alliance candidates to run in general election|last=Gartland|first=Fiona|work=The Irish Times|accessdate=25 February 2016}} 19. ^Prominent senator quits 'Independent Alliance' due to frustration over lack of involvement in Government formation talks by Niall O'Connor, The Irish Independent, 29 April 2016. 20. ^[https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2016-11-29/3/ Seanad Éireann debate - Tuesday, 29 Nov 2016] 21. ^[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/senator-denies-being-against-hpv-vaccine-after-backlash-srgwk0qkp Senator denies being against HPV vaccine after backlash] 22. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/gerard-craughwell-presidency-2018-interview-3736704-Dec2017/|first=Daragh|last=Brophy|title='I'm not playing games – this is about winning the presidency': Craughwell expecting to secure backing for Áras run|work=TheJournal.ie|date=28 December 2017}} 23. ^{{cite web |title=Craughwell says he will not contest Presidential Election |url=https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2018/0723/980477-gerard-craughwell-presidential-election/ |website=rte.ie |publisher=RTÉ |date=23 July 2018 |accessdate=23 July 2018}} 24. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/gerard-craughwell-expenses-3802046-Jan2018/|title=Presidential hopeful defends advising local councillors about how to 'maximise' mileage expenses|last=Duffy|first=Rónán|work=TheJournal.ie|access-date=2018-06-13|language=en}} External links{{commons category-inline|Gerard Craughwell}}
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