Michael Kennedy (Longford politician)
For other people named Michael Kennedy, see Michael Kennedy (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Michael O'Kennedy or Michael Kennedy (Dublin politician).
Michael Joseph Kennedy (died 14 February 1965) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a member of Dáil Éireann representing various constituencies from 1927 to 1965. He was first elected at the June 1927 general election for the Longford–Westmeath constituency.[1] He moved to the new constituency of Meath–Westmeath in 1937, and in 1948 moved back to the newly re-created Longford–Westmeath constituency.[2]
He served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Welfare from 1951 to 1954 and from 1957 to 1961.
References
- ↑ "Mr. Michael Kennedy". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 12 April 2009.
- ↑ "Michael Kennedy". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 12 April 2009.
| Oireachtas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Conor Byrne (Sinn Féin) |
Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Longford–Westmeath 1927–1937 |
Succeeded by Constituency abolished |
| New constituency | Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Meath–Westmeath 1937–1948 |
Succeeded by Constituency abolished |
| New constituency | Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Longford–Westmeath 1948–1965 |
Succeeded by Patrick Lenihan (Fianna Fáil) |
| Political offices | ||
| New office | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Welfare 1951–1954 |
Office abolished |
| New office | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Welfare 1957–1961 |
Office abolished |
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