Tom O'Donnell (politician)
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Thomas G. O'Donnell (30 August 1926 – 8 October 2020) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Minister for the Gaeltacht from 1973 to 1977. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Limerick East from 1961 to 1987. He also served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Munster constituency from 1979 to 1989.[2]
Quick Facts Minister for the Gaeltacht, Taoiseach ...
Tom O'Donnell | |
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Minister for the Gaeltacht | |
In office 14 March 1973 – 5 July 1977 | |
Taoiseach | Liam Cosgrave |
Preceded by | George Colley |
Succeeded by | Denis Gallagher |
Member of the European Parliament | |
In office June 1979 – June 1989 | |
Constituency | Munster |
Teachta Dála | |
In office October 1961 – February 1987 | |
Constituency | Limerick East |
Personal details | |
Born | (1926-08-30)30 August 1926 Charleville, County Cork, Ireland |
Died | 8 October 2020(2020-10-08) (aged 94) Ballysheedy West, County Limerick, Ireland[1] |
Political party | Fine Gael |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
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Alma mater | University College Dublin |
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