Claire D. Cronin
Claire D. Cronin (born January 29, 1960) is an American attorney, politician, and diplomat who currently serves as the United States Ambassador to Ireland. She previously served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 11th Plymouth district from 2013 to 2022. Cronin was the first woman to serve as House Majority Leader.
Claire D. Cronin | |
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Official portrait, 2022 | |
| 25th United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
| Assumed office February 10, 2022 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Edward Crawford |
| Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office February 11, 2021 – January 18, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Mariano |
| Succeeded by | Michael Moran |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 11th Plymouth district | |
| In office January 2013 – January 18, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Geraldine Creedon |
| Succeeded by | Rita Mendes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Claire McLaughlin January 29, 1960 Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ray Cronin |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Stonehill College (BA) Suffolk University (JD) |
| Website | Official website |
In May 2021, President Joe Biden was reported to have selected Cronin as the United States Ambassador to Ireland. On June 23, 2021, the nomination was officially announced. On January 19, 2022, Cronin was sworn in as the United States Ambassador to Ireland in the Massachusetts House of Representatives chamber. She presented her credentials to the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, on February 10, 2022.