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Revision as of 16:41, 22 March 2012
Michael J. Keyes (1886–1959) was an Irish Labour Party politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann on his second attempt in 1927 as a Labour Party TD for Limerick.[1] He lost his seat in the second election in 1927 and failed to be elected in 1932, however, he returned to the Dáil in 1933. In 1949 he joined the Cabinet of John A. Costello replacing the recently deceased Timothy J. Murphy and serving as Minister for Local Government from 1949–1951. He served in government again between 1954 and 1957, serving as Minister for Posts and Telegraphs. Keyes fought his last election in 1954 and subsequently retired from the Dáil.[2] He served also as mayor of Limerick.[3]
References
- ^ "Mr. Michael Keyes". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ^ "Michael Keyes". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ^ "Michael Keyes". AskAboutIreland.ie. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
Categories:
- 1886 births
- 1959 deaths
- Labour Party (Ireland) politicians
- Teachtaí Dála
- Members of the 5th Dáil
- Members of the 8th Dáil
- Members of the 9th Dáil
- Members of the 10th Dáil
- Members of the 11th Dáil
- Members of the 12th Dáil
- Members of the 13th Dáil
- Members of the 14th Dáil
- Members of the 15th Dáil
- Mayors of Limerick (city)
- People from County Limerick