Ray Burke (Irish Politician)
Raphael Patrick "Ray" Burke (born 30 September 1943) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician. He is a former Teachta Dála and government minister who was convicted and jailed on charges arising from political corruption in office. Burke was also highly influential in decisions made by Dublin Corporation, at local government level in Dublin city.
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