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Denis Jones

Denis Jones

Irish Fine Gael politician (1906–1987)


Denis Francis Jones (12 October 1906 – 6 May 1987) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. A school teacher by profession, he was an unsuccessful candidate at the December 1955 by-election. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) for the Limerick West constituency at the 1957 general election.[1] He was re-elected at each subsequent general election until he retired from politics at the 1977 general election.[2] He served as Leas-Cheann Comhairle (deputy chairperson) of the Dáil from 1967 to 1977, and Fine Gael spokesperson for education.

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He was educated at Rockwell College, and St Patrick's College, Dublin, where he trained as a teacher. He married Anne O'Donnell, and they had four daughters. He was active in the GAA and Muintir na Tíre.[3]


References

  1. "Denis Jones". Oireachtas Members Database. 25 May 1977. Retrieved 26 November 2008.
  2. "Denis Jones". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 26 November 2008.
  3. Denis Jones Limerick Politicians, www.limerickcity.ie



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