Born in 1948. Bojnice, (Trenčín). University in Martin, 1972. Doctor of Medicine, Othorhinolaryngology (ORL), 1972-1998. Postgraduate diploma in ORL, 1978. Specialised in ORL for children, 1993. MP, Member of National Council of Slovak Republic (NR SR), 1998-2004. Vice-Chairperson of NR SR Committee for Healthcare, Member of permanent delegation of EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee, Chairperson of Slovak-French Group of friendship, 1998-2002. Chairperson of NR SR Committee for Healthcare, Member of Permanent Delegation of NR SR into Interparliamentary Union, 2002-2004. Member of Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) since 1990. Chairperson of local board of KDH in Prievidza, 1993-2004. Chairperson of regional board of KDH in Trencin, 1999-2004. Vice-Chairperson of KDH for International Affairs, 1999-2000. Member of the Board of KDH, 2001-2002. MEP since 2004.