Jim Tunney (Irish politician)
Irish Fianna Fáil politician (1923–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the Fianna Fáil politician. For his father, the Labour Party politician, see James Tunney (Irish politician).
James C. Tunney (25 December 1924 – 16 January 2002) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician.[1]
Quick Facts Minister of State, 1977–1981 ...
Jim Tunney | |
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Minister of State | |
1977–1981 | Education |
Parliamentary Secretary | |
1973 | Education |
Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann | |
In office 24 March 1987 – 4 January 1993 | |
Ceann Comhairle | Seán Treacy |
Preceded by | John Ryan |
Succeeded by | Joe Jacob |
In office 7 July 1981 – 14 December 1982 | |
Ceann Comhairle | John O'Connell |
Preceded by | Seán Browne |
Succeeded by | John Ryan |
Teachta Dála | |
In office June 1977 – June 1981 | |
Constituency | Dublin Finglas |
In office June 1981 – November 1992 | |
In office June 1969 – June 1977 | |
Constituency | Dublin North-West |
Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
In office June 1984 – June 1985 | |
Preceded by | Michael O'Halloran |
Succeeded by | Bertie Ahern |
Personal details | |
Born | James Tunney (1923-12-25)25 December 1923 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 16 January 2002(2002-01-16) (aged 78) Dublin, Ireland |
Political party | Fianna Fáil |
Spouse |
Cathleen Byrne (m. 1957) |
Children | 4 |
Parent |
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Education | St. Vincent's C.B.S. |
Alma mater | University College Dublin |
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