Justin Keating, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Justin Keating

Irish politician

Date of Birth: 07-Jan-1930

Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 31-Dec-2009

Profession: politician, veterinarian, journalist

Nationality: Ireland, Irish Free State

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Justin Keating (7 January 1930 – 31 December 2009) was an Irish Labour Party politician, broadcaster, journalist, lecturer and veterinary surgeon.
In later life he was president of the Humanist Association of Ireland. Keating was twice elected to Dáil Éireann and served in Liam Cosgrave's cabinet as Minister for Industry and Commerce from 1973 to 1977.
He also gained election to Seanad Éireann and was a Member of the European Parliament.
He was considered part of a "new wave" of politicians at the time of his entry to the Dáil.