Ivan Yates
Ivan Yates | |
|---|---|
Yates in 1996 | |
| Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry | |
| In office 15 December 1994 – 26 June 1997 | |
| Taoiseach | John Bruton |
| Preceded by | Joe Walsh |
| Succeeded by | Joe Walsh |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1981 – May 2002 | |
| Constituency | Wexford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 October 1959 Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse |
Deirdre Yates (m. 1985) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
Ivan Yates (born 23 October 1959) is an Irish broadcaster, businessman and former politician. He was elected as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) for the Wexford constituency at the 1981 general election and at each election until his retirement from politics in 2002. He also served as Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry from 1994 to 1997. Since 2009, Yates has been active as a political commentator.