CAREER: Member of the Dail, for Fianna Fail, since 1977. Assistant chief whip, 1980-81; Government chief whip, 1982; Lord Mayor of Dublin, 1986-87; Minister for Labour, 1987-91; Minister for Finance, 1991-94; Leader of the Opposition, 1994-97; Prime Minister, 1977 - ).

HE SAYS: "If I can go on my annual holidays to Kerry, get a few days sometimes, if I can get now and again to Old Trafford, if I have enough money for a few pints and if I can look after Miriam and the kids, I don't care a damn."

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