Denis Jones
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Denis Jones | |
|---|---|
| Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann | |
| In office 15 November 1967 – 5 July 1977 | |
| Ceann Comhairle | |
| Preceded by | Cormac Breslin |
| Succeeded by | Seán Browne |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office March 1957 – June 1977 | |
| Constituency | Limerick West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1906 County Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | 6 May 1987 (aged 80) County Limerick, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse | Anne O'Donnell |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Rockwell College |
| Alma mater | St Patrick's College, Dublin |
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.
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[edit]
- ^ "Denis Jones". Oireachtas Members Database. 25 May 1977. Retrieved 26 November 2008.
- ^ "Denis Jones". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 26 November 2008.
- ^ Denis Jones Limerick Politicians, www.limerickcity.ie
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