Alan Dukes (born 20 April 1945) is a former Irish politician who served as leader of the Fine Gael political party and Teachta Dála (TD) for Kildare and Kildare South. He holds the distinction of being one of only five TDs to be appointed Minister on their first day in the Dáil. He lost his seat in the 2002 general election. He was subsequently appointed Director General of the Institute of International and European Affairs and chairman of Anglo Irish Bank.
Read more about Alan Dukes: Early Life, Career Before Politics, Early Political Career, Leadership of Fine Gael, 1990 Presidential Election and Loss of The Leadership, Rainbow Coalition, Career Post-politics, Personal Life
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“Power lasts ten years; influence not more than a hundred.”
—Korean proverb, quoted in Alan L. Mackay, The Harvest of a Quiet Eye (1977)