- Minister for Justice and Law Reform 2008–2011
- Minister for Foreign Affairs 2004–2008
- Irish Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources 2002–2004
- Irish Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs 1997–2002
- Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Defense 1991–1992
- Teachta Dála (TD) for Louth 1987–2011
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