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|name = | |name = Proinsias Casarnach | ||
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|office = [[Taoiseach of | |office = [[Taoiseach of Caldia]] | ||
|monarch = [[Kenneth IV]] | |monarch = [[Kenneth IV]] | ||
|deputy = Cúan Ó Domhnaill | |deputy = Cúan Ó Domhnaill | ||
|term_start = 7 May 2018 | |term_start = 7 May 2018 | ||
|term_end = | |term_end = 5 January 2019 | ||
|predecessor = [[Jimmy O'Reilly]] | |predecessor = [[Jimmy O'Reilly]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = [[Amhlaoibh na Dùnphris]] | ||
|office1 = [[ | |office1 = [[Cabinet of Caldia|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] | ||
|taoiseach1 = [[Alexis Walker]]<br>[[Jimmy O'Reilly]] | |taoiseach1 = [[Alexis Walker]]<br>[[Jimmy O'Reilly]] | ||
|deputy1 = | |deputy1 = | ||
|term_start1 = 1 December 2014 | |term_start1 = 1 December 2014 | ||
|term_end1 = 15 June 2017 | |term_end1 = 15 June 2017 | ||
|predecessor1 = | |predecessor1 = | ||
|successor1 = | |successor1 = | ||
|office2 = [[ | |office2 = [[Cabinet of Caldia|Minister of Petroleum]] | ||
|monarch2 = | |monarch2 = | ||
|taoiseach2 = [[Alexis Walker]] | |taoiseach2 = [[Alexis Walker]] | ||
|term_start2 = | |term_start2 = 18 June 2012 | ||
|term_end2 = 1 December 2014 | |term_end2 = 1 December 2014 | ||
|predecessor2 = | |predecessor2 = | ||
|successor2 | |successor2 = | ||
|office3 = [[Liberty Party ( | |office3 = [[Liberty Party (Caldia)|Leader of the Liberty Party]] | ||
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|term_start3 = 6 May 2018 | |term_start3 = 6 May 2018 | ||
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|predecessor3 = [[Jimmy O'Reilly]] | |predecessor3 = [[Jimmy O'Reilly]] | ||
|successor3 = | |successor3 = | ||
|office4 = [[ | |office4 = [[Comhthionól Náisiúnta|Teachta Comhthionól]]<br>for Shanbally North | ||
|term_start4 = 12 June 2007 | |term_start4 = 12 June 2007 | ||
|term_end4 = | |term_end4 = 5 January 2019 | ||
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1949|11|5|df=yes}} | |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1949|11|5|df=yes}} | ||
|birth_place = [[ | |birth_place = [[Shanbally]], [[Caldia]] | ||
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|party = [[Liberty Party ( | |party = [[Liberty Party (Caldia)|Liberty Party]] | ||
|spouse = Claire Casarnach (1969-present) | |spouse = Claire Casarnach (1969-present) | ||
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''' | '''Proinsias Casarnach''' (born 5 November 1949) is a Caldish politician and business executive who served as [[Taoiseach of Caldia]] from 2018 to 2019 before being removed from the office for corrupt behavior. He was also [[Cabinet of Caldia|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] from 2014 to 2017 and [[Cabinet of Caldia|Minister of Petroleum]] from 2012 to 2014. He was leader of the [[Liberty Party (Caldia)|Liberty Party]] from 2018 to 2019. | ||
He was known for his {{wp|populist}} rhetoric and abrasive personality. In December 2019, revelations surfaced that he had been involved in a bid-rigging scandal while he was a cabinet minister. An inquiry found he violated anti-corruption law, but charges could not be brought against him while he was taoiseach. After refusing to resign and the collapse of his governing coalition, he was removed from office by [[Kenneth IV]] on subsequently arrested and charged. It was later revealed that he collaborated with the Etrurian [[Tribune Movement]] in order to target his political rivals. | |||
After his arrest, Casarnach announced he would retire from politics. He maintains his innocence and has refused to plead guilty. The results of his trial are still pending. | |||
==Life and Career== | ==Life and Career== | ||
Casarnach was born in [[Shanbally]] to a middle class family. He later studied business management at Shanbally University. He was employed by the Caldish oil company, [[Peitriliam Ríoga an Glaíteann|RPG]], first started in 1985. He served as {{wp|Chief Operating Officer|COO}} of RPG from 2000 to 2006. | |||
===Politics=== | ===Politics=== | ||
In 2007, ran for the [[Comhthionól Náisiúnta]] in his native Shanbally North constituency. He was approached by the Liberty Party's local branch and recruited due to his background in business, expertise in petroleum, and conservative views. | |||
Casarnach was appointed [[Cabinet of Caldia|Minister of Petroleum]] in 2012. He later became the [[Cabinet of Caldia|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] for [[Alexis Walker]]'s government from 2014 to 2017. As Foreign Minister, he became a controversial figure for his rhetoric which commentators described as populist. In 2019, Walker reflected that she regretted elevating Casarnach and enabling him. However, she said that appointing him to the high profile position helped stifle the right of the right-wing, anti-immigration [[Free Market Party]]. | |||
He described himself as being a {{wp|classic liberal}} committed to Caldish values. He supported skilled immigration and a small but efficient state budget. | |||
===Taoiseach=== | ===Taoiseach=== | ||
==== | ====Corruption scandals==== | ||
[[File:JHA Arrivals (28106282709).jpg||thumb|right|200px|Casarnach speaks to the press shortly before surrendering himself to police]] | [[File:JHA Arrivals (28106282709).jpg||thumb|right|200px|Casarnach speaks to the press shortly before surrendering himself to police]] | ||
Revision as of 01:58, 25 June 2021
Proinsias Casarnach | |
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| Taoiseach of Caldia | |
| In office 7 May 2018 – 5 January 2019 | |
| Monarch | Kenneth IV |
| Deputy | Cúan Ó Domhnaill |
| Preceded by | Jimmy O'Reilly |
| Succeeded by | Amhlaoibh na Dùnphris |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1 December 2014 – 15 June 2017 | |
| Taoiseach | Alexis Walker Jimmy O'Reilly |
| Minister of Petroleum | |
| In office 18 June 2012 – 1 December 2014 | |
| Taoiseach | Alexis Walker |
| Leader of the Liberty Party | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jimmy O'Reilly |
| Teachta Comhthionól for Shanbally North | |
| In office 12 June 2007 – 5 January 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 November 1949 Shanbally, Caldia |
| Political party | Liberty Party |
| Spouse | Claire Casarnach (1969-present) |
Proinsias Casarnach (born 5 November 1949) is a Caldish politician and business executive who served as Taoiseach of Caldia from 2018 to 2019 before being removed from the office for corrupt behavior. He was also Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2014 to 2017 and Minister of Petroleum from 2012 to 2014. He was leader of the Liberty Party from 2018 to 2019.
He was known for his populist rhetoric and abrasive personality. In December 2019, revelations surfaced that he had been involved in a bid-rigging scandal while he was a cabinet minister. An inquiry found he violated anti-corruption law, but charges could not be brought against him while he was taoiseach. After refusing to resign and the collapse of his governing coalition, he was removed from office by Kenneth IV on subsequently arrested and charged. It was later revealed that he collaborated with the Etrurian Tribune Movement in order to target his political rivals.
After his arrest, Casarnach announced he would retire from politics. He maintains his innocence and has refused to plead guilty. The results of his trial are still pending.
Life and Career
Casarnach was born in Shanbally to a middle class family. He later studied business management at Shanbally University. He was employed by the Caldish oil company, RPG, first started in 1985. He served as COO of RPG from 2000 to 2006.
Politics
In 2007, ran for the Comhthionól Náisiúnta in his native Shanbally North constituency. He was approached by the Liberty Party's local branch and recruited due to his background in business, expertise in petroleum, and conservative views.
Casarnach was appointed Minister of Petroleum in 2012. He later became the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Alexis Walker's government from 2014 to 2017. As Foreign Minister, he became a controversial figure for his rhetoric which commentators described as populist. In 2019, Walker reflected that she regretted elevating Casarnach and enabling him. However, she said that appointing him to the high profile position helped stifle the right of the right-wing, anti-immigration Free Market Party.
He described himself as being a classic liberal committed to Caldish values. He supported skilled immigration and a small but efficient state budget.
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