Public Figure Profiles

John Bruton

John Gerard Bruton is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 1994 to 1997, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States from 2004 to 2009, Leader of Fine Gael from 1990 to 2001, Leader of the Opposition from 1990 to 1994 and 1997 to 2001, Deputy Leader of Fine Gael from 1987 to 1990, Minister for the Public Service from January 1987 to March 1987, Minister for Finance from 1981 to 1982 and 1986 to 1987, Minister for Industry, Trade, Commerce and Tourism from 1983 to 1986, Minister for Industry and Energy from 1982 to 1983, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce from 1973 to 1977. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1969 to 2004.

He led a Rainbow Coalition government of Fine Gael–Labour–Democratic Left.

Bruton was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a TD for the Meath constituency in 1969, and served continuously until his retirement from domestic politics in 2004. He served as the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States from 2004 to 2009, and is a former vice-president of the European People's Party (EPP).

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Some of their strengths

John Bruton has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Honest, Perseverent, Artistic, Brave, Intuitive, and Passionate.

Strong and Diligent

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, John Bruton is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.

Warm and Caring

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know John Bruton well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.

Truthful and Kind

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe John Bruton as someone who is honest, compassionate, imaginative, and instinctual.

A person who enjoys new challlenges, is a magnet for attracting other creative types, good at identifying opportunities, and who is good at forming loyal, lifelong friendships.

Assertive and Protective

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, John Bruton is someone who is a somewhat private person who has a strong personality and ability to read other people.

They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.

Patient and Compassionate

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, John Bruton tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.

Some of John Bruton's challenges

While John Bruton has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, John Bruton can be Stubborn, Idle, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Unrealistic, Indecisive, and Temperamental.

Stubborn and Idle

One of John Bruton's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.

John Bruton must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.

Unrealistic and Indecisive

John Bruton is someone who can be unrealistic, indecisive, and lacking in confidence, who can be impulsive when it comes to making important decisions, have difficulty collaborating with others, can be argumentative and not willling to accept criticism, and who can be disappointed by the high expectations they place on others.

Materialistic and Aggressive

Finally, John Bruton also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.

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