Dick Spring, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Dick Spring

Irish politician, hurler and Gaelic footballer

Date of Birth: 29-Aug-1950

Place of Birth: Tralee, South, Ireland

Profession: lawyer, businessperson, politician, diplomat, rugby union player, Gaelic football player, hurler

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Dick Spring (born 29 August 1950) is an Irish businessman and former politician.
He was a Labour Party Teachta Dála (TD) for the Kerry North from 1981 to 2002.
He became leader of the Labour Party in 1982, and held this position until 1997.
He served as Minister for the Environment (1982–83), Minister for Energy (1983–87) and Minister for Foreign Affairs (1993–Nov.
1994, Dec.
1994–97). He served as Tánaiste during those three governments.
Prior to his political career Spring was a successful sportsman who played for the Ireland national rugby union team.