Background
- Born and raised on family farm, Ballybit, Rathvilly, Co Carlow
- Only son of former Cllr Micheál Deering and his wife Elizabeth. Three sisters.
- Married to Paula.
- Father to Róisin and Micheál Junior
Education
- National School education; Rathvilly NS, 1971 – 1979
- Secondary Education: Patrician Brothers, Ballyfin, 1979 – 1982; Tullow Community School, 1982-84
- Kildalton Agricultural College 1984-85
Involvement in Local Organisations/Clubs
- County Carlow GAA
- Chairman County Board, 2005 to 2010
- Vice Chair, 2000 to 2005
- Fixtures Chairman
- Youth Officer, 1999-2000
- Club Carlow – instrumental in re-establishment of Supporters Club for Carlow GAA
- Rathvilly GAA
- Chair, Rathvilly Club 1997-1999
- Manager all Rathvilly teams including senior, minor, U21
- Club Secretary 1987 to 1990
- Member Irish Farmers Association (IFA) 1999 to date
Political Background
- Member of Carlow County Council 2009 to 2011
- Member of Fine Gael party since 1983
- Chairman Carlow County Development Board 2009 to 2011
- Chairman Transport & Infrastructure Strategic Policy Committee 2009 to 2011
- TD for Carlow-Kilkenny 2011 to date
