Lucinda Creighton
Lucinda Creighton | |
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Creighton in 2012 | |
| Leader of Renua | |
| In office 13 March 2015 – 14 May 2016 | |
| Deputy | Billy Timmins |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | John Leahy |
| Minister of State | |
| 2011–2013 | Taoiseach |
| 2011–2013 | Foreign Affairs |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 2007 – February 2016 | |
| Constituency | Dublin South-East |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 January 1980 Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Political party | Renua (2015–2016) |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
| Profession | Business consultancy |
| Website | lucindacreighton |
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Lucinda Creighton (born 20 January 1980) is an Irish businesswoman and former politician, who served as Minister of State for European Affairs from 2011 to 2013. She was leader of Renua from its March 2015 foundation until May 2016, and served as a Teachta Dála (TD) representing Dublin South-East from 2007 to 2016.
Elected while a member of Fine Gael, she lost the party whip when she voted against a 2013 bill introduced by the Fine Gael–Labour government to ease restrictions on abortion. Following her resignation from Fine Gael in July 2013, she sat as an Independent until the launch of Renua. She lost her seat at the 2016 general election, and resigned as Renua leader two months later.