Richard Bruton TD was appointed Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation on March 9, 2011.

He was first elected to Dáil Éireann for Dublin North Central in 1982.

Richard was Minister for Enterprise and Employment, 1994-1997, when 1,000 jobs a week were being created in Ireland.

He previously served as Minister of State at the Department of Industry and Commerce, 1986-87.

Richard is a former Chair of the European Industrial Council and worked as a research economist before entering politics.



Some other facts on Richard:

Richard is married to Susan Meehan and they have four children.
Richard authored Fine Gael’s “Reinventing Government” to reform politics and reinvent the public service.
Richard likes all sport (except cricket).
Richard is an avid music fan, and has attended all recent Leonard Cohen concerts in Ireland.
Richard’s favourite film is “Being There” (Peter Sellers)
Richard’s favourite books include “The Journey Home” (Rose Tremain), “Several” by Emile Zola , “Birdsong” (Sebastian Faulks), and “Cold Mountain” (Charles Frazier).
Richard’s favourite TV shows are Jools Holland, Jonathan Ross, the In Betweeners and the Misfits
Richard’s favourite quotation is: "If we can see far it is because we have stood on the shoulders of Giants."