Primary Job Title Chairperson Primary Organization 
Altobridge
Location Killorglin, Kerry, Ireland Regions European Union (EU), Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Gender Male
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Dick Spring was a member of the Irish Parliament (Dáil Éireann) from 1981 — 2002. Formerly leader of the Irish Labour Party, he served as Deputy Prime Minister in three Governments between 1982 and 1997. He also held several ministerial offices: Foreign Affairs, Justice, Energy and Environment. Dick Spring led the Irish delegation to the All-Party
Talks which culminated in the Good Friday Agreement. As Foreign Minister, he represented Ireland at the General Council of the EU, a body he chaired during Ireland's Presidency in 1996. He also chaired the European Council of Energy Ministers in 1984. As well as addressing the General Assembly of the UN on a number of occasions, Dick Spring led EU Troikas to the former Yugoslavia, the Russian Federation, the ASEAN Regional Forum, the EU-SADAC, the Middle East, and the EU Gulf Co-operation Council. Dick Spring was educated at Trinity College Dublin and King's Inns, Dublin, and is a Barrister. He holds the positions of chairman, deputy chairman and non-executive director of a number of companies.
