Mary Upton (born 30 May 1946) is an Irish former Labour Party politician. She served as a

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(TD) for the Dublin South-Central constituency from 1999 to 2011. Upton was born in

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and was educated at Coláiste Mhuire,

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;

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and

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. She worked as a university lecturer before entering into full-time politics. Upton was first elected to

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at the Dublin South-Central by-election on 28 October 1999, caused by the death of her brother, Pat Upton. She was re-elected at the

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general elections. She served as party spokesperson on Agriculture and Food; and Arts, Sport and Tourism. She retired from politics at the 2011 general election.

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"Dr Mary Upton"
- interview with Yvonne Healy of ''

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'' following election to the Dáil {{DEFAULTSORT:Upton, Mary 1946 births Living people Academics of University College Dublin Alumni of the University of Galway Alumni of University College Dublin Labour Party (Ireland) TDs Members of the 28th Dáil Members of the 29th Dáil Members of the 30th Dáil 20th-century women Teachtaí Dála 21st-century women Teachtaí Dála People from Kilrush Politicians from County Clare