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This article is about the Irish politician. For the Scottish serial killer, see Peter Tobin. For American businessman, see Peter J. Tobin.
Peadar Tóibín (Irish: [ˈpʲad̪ˠəɾˠ t̪ˠoːˈbʲiːnʲ]; born 19 June 1974) is an Irish politician who has served as leader of Aontú since January 2019. He has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Meath West constituency since 2011. He previously served as Chair of the Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs from 2016 to 2018.[1][2] He founded Aontú in January 2019.[3]
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Peadar Tóibín | |
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Leader of Aontú | |
Assumed office 28 January 2019 | |
Preceded by | New office |
Chair of the Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs | |
In office 4 April 2016 – 15 November 2018 | |
Preceded by | New office |
Succeeded by | Aengus Ó Snodaigh |
Teachta Dála | |
Assumed office February 2011 | |
Constituency | Meath West |
Personal details | |
Born | (1974-06-19) 19 June 1974 (age 49) Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland |
Political party | Aontú (since 2019) |
Other political affiliations |
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Spouse | Deirdre Tóibín |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University College Dublin |
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He was elected as a Sinn Féin candidate in 2011, but resigned from the party on 15 November 2018, primarily due to his opposition to the party's stance on abortion.