European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science
Member State: Ireland
Political Party: Fianna Fáil
Date of birth: 5 September 1950

Geoghegan-Quinn was a teacher and long-time member of the Irish Parliament.  She has also served as Ireland’s Minster for Justice, Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications and Minister for European Affairs.  She was a member of the European Court of Auditors from 2000-2010.

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