John Gerard Burton. Born 18 May 1947; died 6 February 2024. TD for Fine Gael, 1969-2004;.Minister for Industry and Energy, 1982-83. Minister for Industry, Trade, Commerce, and Tourism, 1983-86. Minister for Finance, 1986-87. Deputy Leader of Fine Gael, 1987-90. Leader of Fine Gael, 1990-2001; Taoiseach, 1994-97.