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# Des Hanafin

(1930–2017)   Politician

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Des Hanafin was a politician.

## Quick Facts About Des Hanafin

Born September 9, 1930

Died June 22, 2017

Profession Politician

## About Des Hanafin

Irish politician (1930-2017)... \| Desmond A. Hanafin was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served for over 30 years as a member of Seanad Éireann. He opposed social liberalisation, particularly the legalisation of abortion, divorce and same-sex marriage, and was one of the founders of the anti-abortion advocacy group, Pro Life Cam

##  Quotes by Des Hanafin

> [Prince Charles is the only member of the Royal Family who ever left Cinderella for the Ugly Duckling.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/des-hanafin/prince-charles-is-the-only-member-of-the-royal-family-who-ever-left/)

Des Hanafin

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