About Pat Deering
Born 1967. Pat Deering is an Irish politician and farmer.
Patrick Deering (born 2 February 1967) is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency from 2011 to 2020. He served as Chair of the Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine 2016 to 2020.
Before he ran for election to Dáil Éireann, Deering served for a number of years as chairman of the Carlow GAA County Board. He was a member of Carlow County Council for the Tullow local electoral area from 2009 to 2011.
Deering was elected vice chair of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party on 8 June 2016, supporting Kildare South TD Martin Heydon in his role as chair.
He lost his seat at the 2020 general election. He also unsuccessfully contested the 2020 Seanad election.
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Who is Pat Deering?
Irish politician
When was Pat Deering born?
Pat Deering was born on 2 February 1967 in Rathvilly.
What is Pat Deering's occupation?
Pat Deering is a politician and farmer.
What nationality is Pat Deering?
Pat Deering is Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pat Deering. https://biography.guide/pat-deering/
MLA: "Pat Deering." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pat-deering/.
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