Mayor Davy Hynes - Biography

Constituency:
Wexford

Euro Electoral Region:
Ireland East

Electoral Status:
Davy is currently a Councillor on Wexford Borough Council.

Address:
48 Davitt Road
South Wexford

Tel:
Home: 053-9122838
Work: 053- 9155800
Mobile: 087 2290248

Email:
dhynes@indigo.ie

Political Career:

  • Co-opted to Wexford Corporation in 1997 as a member of Democratic Left, following the tragic death of Senator Michael Enright.RIP
  • Following the merger of Democratic Left and the Labour Party, he successfully contested the local elections in 1999.
  • In June 2004 and June 2009 he was re-elected to the Wexford Borough Council
  • Elected Mayor, June 2011

Occupation:

  • former Project worker for the Cornmarket Project(Free Community,Drug, Alcohol and Behavioural Problems Service) run by Wexford Area Partnership.

Memberships:

  • Member of Unite trade union for over 40 years.
  • Chairperson of the Steering Committee of he Cornmarket Project.
  • Board member of the West Wexford Community Team
  • Member of Wexford Group of Amnesty International. Served as Co-ordinator 1995 - 1998
  • I have served as Secretary, Treasurer and Group Representative on many Community Groups
  • Board member of Wexford Disability Development C.I.L.
  • Member of Co.Wexford VEC

Other Interests:

  • Reading, Jogging and Swimming 'when I get time'
  • Member of flute ensemble of the St. Patrick's Fife and Drum Band and member of Gateway orchestra, playing 2nd. flute

Family Background:

  • Married to Margaret with three children, Paul, Aine and Noel.
  • Grand children Leon and Shannon

Birth Details:

  • Born 23rd April 1947.

Education:

  • Christain Brother School
  • Wexford Vocation College
  • Completed ECDL computer course 2001
  • FETAC Certificate in Office Skills2002
  • Diploma JEB computer training 2006
  • Diploma in Drug Counselling and Intervention Skill 2009
  • Certificate in Drugs Counselling and Intervention Skills


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