Ivan Yates

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.

Ivan Yates
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry
In office
15 December 1994  26 June 1997
TaoiseachJohn Bruton
Preceded byJoe Walsh
Succeeded byJoe Walsh
Teachta Dála
In office
June 1981  May 2002
ConstituencyWexford
Personal details
Born (1959-10-23) 23 October 1959
Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland
Political partyFine Gael
Spouse
Deirdre Yates
(m. 1985)
Children4
Education
Alma materUniversity College Dublin
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