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Leader, Democratic Left Party (1992-2002). President, Irish Labour Party(2002-2004). Vice-President, Party of European Socialists (1999-2004).
Member of Irish Parliament (1982-2002). Minister for Social Welfare (1994-1997). Member of the European Constitutional Convention (2002-2003).
Member of the European Parliament (1989-1992 and since 1999). Vice-Chairman, Committee on Petitions (1999-2004). Member of Trade Union Coordination Intergroup; Disability Intergroup; and ATD Fourth World Intergroup.