Colin Toomey is widely known as the husband of Neasa Hourigan, an Irish Green Party politician who has been the Teachta Dála (Irish member of parliament) for the Dublin Central constituency since the 2020 general election.
Hourigan served as Chairman of the Budget Oversight Committee from September 2020 until his parliamentary party membership was suspended in March 2023.
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- Full Name: Colin Toomey
- Stage Name: Colin Toomey
- Year of birth: 1970
- Age: 50
- Place of birth: Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Toomey
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Neasa Hourigan
- Children: 3
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: Unknown
Early life and education
Colin Toomey was born in Ireland in the 1970s. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Toomey, although details about any of his siblings are not known. His educational background is not public. An Irish individual, Toomey is of Irish descent and his religious faith is Christian.
Career
Colin Toomey has kept a relatively low profile in his career. However, his wife, Neasa Hourigan, has had a notable political career with the Irish Green Party. Hourigan joined the Green Party in 2011 and was elected to Dublin City Council in 2019, representing the Cabra-Glasnevin local constituency.
She is the Green Party Spokesperson on Finance and Health and played a key role in establishing the Irish Walkers Network and Streets for peoplean activist group focused on pedestrian issues in central Dublin.
In 2020, Hourigan became Teachta Dála (TD) for Dublin Central and is a member of the “Just Transition Greens” faction that advocates for stronger green-left/ecosocial policies. Her advocacy includes opposing the CETA trade agreement and defending environmental laws. She has also been involved in political challenges related to the National Maternity Hospital and housing policies.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @toomeycolin
- Facebook Name: Colin Toomey
- Twitter Username: @toomeycolin
Personal life
Colin Toomey is married to Neasa Hourigan and they have three children together, although the names of these children have not been made public. As a supportive partner, Toomey is involved in family and community life, while Hourigan continues to advocate for political change through her work with the Green Party.
Net worth
Colin Toomey’s career and income are not widely reported in the media. However, his wife, Neasa Hourigan, has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million, amassed through her political career.