Tom Kitt (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Tom Kitt (born 11 July 1952) is an Irish Fianna Fail politician. He is currently a Teachta Dala (TD) for the Dublin South constituency. He served as Government Chief Whip from 2004-08.Tom Kitt was born in Galway and educated at St. Jarlath's College, Tuam and St Patrick's College of Education, Dublin. Kitt worked as a primary school teacher before becoming involved in local politics as a member of Dublin City Council in 1979.As well as being involved in politics, Kitt has run several marathons. He completed the Dublin city marathon on five occasions as well as the Berlin Marathon (1991), the Belfast Marathon (1996) and the 100th Boston Marathon in 1996.Kitt comes from a family with a strong political background. He is a son of Michael F. Kitt, who was a TD for various Galway constituencies (1948-1951 and 1957-1975), and a brother of Michael P. Kitt, currently a TD for Galway East. His sister, Aine Brady is a current Minister of State and his brother in law Gerry Brady is a former T.D for Kildare. Tom Kitt's sons David, Thomas and Robbie are musicians.