Denis Lyons
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Denis Lyons is a retired Irish
Fianna Fáil
party politician and former junior minister in the Irish government
.
Lyons was elected to Dáil Éireann
on his first attempt, at the 1981 general election
, when he was one of two Fianna Fáil candidates returned to the 22nd Dáil as TD
s for the Cork North-Central
constituency. He was re-elected at the next four general elections, until his defeat at the 1992 general election
.
He achieved ministerial office in 1987, in the 25th Dáil, when Fianna Fáil
returned to power under Taoiseach
Charles Haughey
and formed the 29th Government of Ireland
. From 12 March 1987 to 31 March 1987, Lyons served briefly as Minister of State
at the Department of the Marine (under Minister Brendan Daly
), before being appointed as Minister of State for Tourism and Transport
under minister John P. Wilson
.
At 1989 general election
, Fianna Fáil had hoped to increase its representation in the 26th Dáil, but instead lost seats and found itself in a coalition government with the Progressive Democrats
. Lyons returned to his previous job as Minister of State, this type in the renamed Department of Tourism Transport and Communications, under Minister Séamus Brennan
. He left ministerial office in a reshuffle on 11 February 1992.
At the 1992 general election
, Fianna Fáil won only one seat in the five-seater Cork North-Central
constituency, and Fine Gael
's Liam Burke
replaced Lyons in the 27th Dáil. He then stood unsuccessfully in the 1993 Seanad Éireann
elections on the Industrial and Commercial Panel. He contested the 1997 Seanad elections on the Cultural and Educational Panel, but lost again, and retired from politics.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál...
party politician and former junior minister in the Irish government
Irish Government
The Government of Ireland is the cabinet that exercises executive authority in Ireland.-Members of the Government:Membership of the Government is regulated fundamentally by the Constitution of Ireland. The Government is headed by a prime minister called the Taoiseach...
.
Lyons was elected to Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann is the lower house, but principal chamber, of the Oireachtas , which also includes the President of Ireland and Seanad Éireann . It is directly elected at least once in every five years under the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote...
on his first attempt, at the 1981 general election
Irish general election, 1981
The Irish general election of 1981 was held on 11 June 1981, three weeks after the dissolution of the Dáil on 21 May. The newly elected 166 members of the 22nd Dáil assembled at Leinster House on 30 June when a new Taoiseach and government were appointed....
, when he was one of two Fianna Fáil candidates returned to the 22nd Dáil as TD
Teachta Dála
A Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal...
s for the Cork North-Central
Cork North Central (Dáil Éireann constituency)
Cork North–Central is a parliamentary constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. The constituency elects 4 deputies...
constituency. He was re-elected at the next four general elections, until his defeat at the 1992 general election
Irish general election, 1992
The Irish general election of 1992 was held on Wednesday, 25 November 1992, almost three weeks after the dissolution of the Dáil on 5 November. However, after difficulties in forming a government the newly elected 166 members of the 27th Dáil did not assemble at Leinster House until 4 January 1993...
.
He achieved ministerial office in 1987, in the 25th Dáil, when Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál...
returned to power under Taoiseach
Taoiseach
The Taoiseach is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas , and must, in order to remain in office, retain the support of a majority in the Dáil.The current Taoiseach is...
Charles Haughey
Charles Haughey
Charles James "Charlie" Haughey was Taoiseach of Ireland, serving three terms in office . He was also the fourth leader of Fianna Fáil...
and formed the 29th Government of Ireland
Government of the 25th Dáil
The 25th Dáil was elected at the 1987 general election on 17 February 1987 and first met on 10 March when the 20th Government of Ireland was appointed. The 25th Dáil lasted 849 days.-20th Government of Ireland:...
. From 12 March 1987 to 31 March 1987, Lyons served briefly as Minister of State
Minister of State (Ireland)
A Minister of State in Ireland is of non-Cabinet rank, attached to one or more Departments of State of the Government of Ireland....
at the Department of the Marine (under Minister Brendan Daly
Brendan Daly
Brendan Daly , is a former Fianna Fáil Party politician in Ireland. He was a long-serving Teachta Dála for Clare, a government minister, and Senator....
), before being appointed as Minister of State for Tourism and Transport
Minister for Transport (Ireland)
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport is the senior minister at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in the Government of Ireland.The current Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport is Leo Varadkar, TD...
under minister John P. Wilson
John P. Wilson
John Patrick Wilson was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was first elected as a Teachta Dála for Cavan in 1973 and served in Dáil Éireann until 1992...
.
At 1989 general election
Irish general election, 1989
The Irish general election of 1989 was held on Thursday, 15 June 1989, three weeks after the dissolution of the Dáil on 25 May. The newly elected 166 members of the 26th Dáil assembled at Leinster House on 29 June...
, Fianna Fáil had hoped to increase its representation in the 26th Dáil, but instead lost seats and found itself in a coalition government with the Progressive Democrats
Progressive Democrats
The Progressive Democrats , commonly known as the PDs, was a pro-free market liberal political party in the Republic of Ireland.Launched on 21 December 1985 by Desmond O'Malley and other politicians who had split from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, the Progressive Democrats took liberal positions on...
. Lyons returned to his previous job as Minister of State, this type in the renamed Department of Tourism Transport and Communications, under Minister Séamus Brennan
Séamus Brennan
Séamus Brennan was a senior Irish Fianna Fáil politician and a Teachta Dála for Dublin South. He served as a Minister of State, Minister for Tourism and Transport , Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications , Minister for Education , Minister for Transport , Minister for Social and...
. He left ministerial office in a reshuffle on 11 February 1992.
At the 1992 general election
Irish general election, 1992
The Irish general election of 1992 was held on Wednesday, 25 November 1992, almost three weeks after the dissolution of the Dáil on 5 November. However, after difficulties in forming a government the newly elected 166 members of the 27th Dáil did not assemble at Leinster House until 4 January 1993...
, Fianna Fáil won only one seat in the five-seater Cork North-Central
Cork North Central (Dáil Éireann constituency)
Cork North–Central is a parliamentary constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. The constituency elects 4 deputies...
constituency, and Fine Gael
Fine Gael
Fine Gael is a centre-right to centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland. It is the single largest party in Ireland in the Oireachtas, in local government, and in terms of Members of the European Parliament. The party has a membership of over 35,000...
's Liam Burke
Liam Burke
Liam Burke was an Irish Fine Gael politician. He was a Teachta Dála for the constituency of Cork North Central. Burke was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1969 general election for Cork City North West. After the constituencies were redrawn, he stood at the 1977 general election in the new...
replaced Lyons in the 27th Dáil. He then stood unsuccessfully in the 1993 Seanad Éireann
Seanad Éireann
Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas , which also comprises the President of Ireland and Dáil Éireann . It is commonly called the Seanad or Senate and its members Senators or Seanadóirí . Unlike Dáil Éireann, it is not directly elected but consists of a mixture of members chosen by...
elections on the Industrial and Commercial Panel. He contested the 1997 Seanad elections on the Cultural and Educational Panel, but lost again, and retired from politics.
External links
- Denis Lyons's electoral history (ElectionsIreland.org)