Peter Roche (politician)
Peter Roche | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Roche in 2024 | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| Assumed office November 2024 | |
| Constituency | Galway East |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Fine Gael (since 2009) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (until 2009) |
| Spouse | Bridie Roche |
| Children | 4 |
Peter Roche is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Galway East constituency since the 2024 general election.[1][2]
Roche was a Fine Gael member of Galway County Council for the Tuam area from 2009 to 2024.[3] He stood unsuccessfully at 1999 and 2004 elections as an independent candidate.[4] He was an unsuccessful Fine Gael candidate at the 2020 general election for Galway East.[4]
Atfer the 2024 local elections, he was elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Tuam district.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Roche is married with four sons.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Peter Roche". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ "General Election Results - Galway East". RTÉ News.
- ^ "Galway East: Pete Roche (FG)". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Peter Roche". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ "Councillor Pete Roche elected Cathaoirleach of Tuam district". GalwayBayFM. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Pete Roche TD - Galway East". Fine Gael. Retrieved 2 December 2024.