Peter Roche is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Galway East constituency since the 2024 general election. Roche was a Fine Gael member of Galway County Council for the Tuam area from 2009 to 2024. He stood unsuccessfully at 1999 and 2004 elections as an independent candidate. He was an unsuccessful Fine Gael candidate at the 2020 general election for Galway East. After the 2024 local elections, he was elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Tuam district. Personal life. Roche is married with four sons.