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Irene Oldfather MSP
Irene Oldfather MSP Irene Oldfather has been a member of the Scottish Parliament since her election to the inaugural Parliament in May 1999, prior to which time she served as a Kilwinning councillor. She also previously worked as a freelance journalist and a university lecturer.

Irene lives in her constituency with her family, and in her spare time enjoys reading, good food and watching ballet.

This introduction was written by Irene Oldfather MSP and is current as of May 2007

Irene is a member of the following committees:

  Convener of the European and External Relations Committee

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Some information about Irene

Member for:
Cunninghame South

Party:
Scottish Labour

Place of Birth:
Glasgow, Scotland

Trade Union/Professional Membership:
TGWU
NUJ

Education:
Irvine Royal Academy

Strathclyde University
BA(Hons) in Politics

Strathclyde University
MSc in United States Politics.

Career History:
1996-1998
Politics lecturer Paisley University

1994-1998
Freelance journalist covering European affairs

1990-1997
Political Researcher Alex Smith MEP for South of Scotland

1980-1990
Researcher/Policy analyst