Norma Foley (Minister for Children, Disability and Equality)

Presentation Title:
Serving Children and Young People in a Topsy-Turvey World

Norma previously served as Minister for Education (2020-2025). Born and reared in Tralee, Norma is married to Denis Maguire, also a teacher. A passion for politics blossomed at an early age and she was a regular on the campaign trail, canvassing for her father Denis, a TD for Kerry North for over 18 years.
Since 2004, Norma Foley has represented the people of Tralee Municipal District on Kerry County Council.  She has also served on Tralee Town Council, and held the position of Mayor of Tralee on three occasions as well as being elected Mayor of Kerry.
She was appointed Minister for Education in June 2020 following the formation of the Government when she became the first Kerry woman to sit at the Cabinet table. She was appointed as Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in January this year.