Dáire Hughes
Profile
Dáire Hughes is an Irish politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Newry and Armagh since 2024. A member of Sinn Féin, he previously served as the final Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council and held the position of Deputy General Secretary for his party. Hughes has an extensive background in the community voluntary sector and as a trade union representative. In line with Sinn Féin's long-standing policy of abstentionism, he does not take his seat in the Westminster Parliament. His political career has focused on issues including Irish unity, civil liberties, and constitutional affairs.
Details
- Born
- 1990 · 36 years old
- Birth place
- Newry, Northern Ireland
- Education
- St Patrick's Primary School, St Colman's College, Queen's University Belfast
- Career
- Union representative, community voluntary sector worker, political advisor to Sinn Féin in the European Parliament
