Born in 1960. Islands (Sardegna, Sicilia). Degree in "Medicine". Doctor. 2001 Elected as member of the Regional Council of Sicily with "Nuova Sicilia". 2006 Elected as member of the Regional Council of Sicily with UDC party. 2008 Elected as member of the Italian Senate and as member of the Regional Council of Sicily: he chose the Regional Council. 2008 In charge of Culture, Education and Environment in the Regional Government of Sicily.2009 Member of the European Parliament.EPP Group Coordinator on Fisheries. MEP since 2009.