Parliamentary Secretaries of the 16th Dáil
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On 20 March 1957 the 8th Government of Ireland was officially appointed by Dáil Éireann
. The new Fianna Fáil
government was led by the Taoiseach
Éamon de Valera
, who appointed the following Parliamentary Secretaries.
. The new Fianna Fáil
government was led by the Taoiseach
Seán Lemass
, who appointed the following Parliamentary Secretaries.
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...
. The new 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...
government was led by the 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...
Éamon de Valera
Éamon de Valera
Éamon de Valera was one of the dominant political figures in twentieth century Ireland, serving as head of government of the Irish Free State and head of government and head of state of Ireland...
, who appointed the following Parliamentary Secretaries.
Parliamentary Secretaries of the 8th Government
| Name | Office | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnchadh Ó Briain Donnchadh Ó Briain Donnchadh Ó Briain was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1933 general election. He served as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for various Limerick constituencies until 1969 when he retired from politics... |
Government Chief Whip Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach The Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, officially styled as the Minister of State at the Departments of the Taoiseach and Defence with special responsibility as Government Chief Whip, is the Chief Whip of the Government of Ireland and is the most senior Minister of State... |
1957–1959 | |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence | 1957–1959 | ||
| Michael Kennedy Michael Kennedy (Longford politician) Michael Joseph Kennedy was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a member of Dáil Éireann representing various constituencies from 1927–65. He was first elected at the June 1927 general election for the Longford–Westmeath constituency... |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Welfare | 1957–1959 | |
| Patrick Beegan Patrick Beegan Patrick Beegan was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1932 general election when Fianna Fáil first came to power. He was re-elected for various Galway constituencies a further nine occasions... |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance | 1957–Feb. 1958 | |
| Gerald Bartley Gerald Bartley Gerald Bartley was an Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1932 as a Fianna Fáil TD for Galway. Bartley served in the Irish Cabinet on two occasions, both under the Taoiseach, Seán Lemass. He was re-elected at every election until 1965 when he retired from politics.-References :... |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance | Feb. 1958–1959 | |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce | 1957–Feb. 1958 | ||
| Michael Hilliard Michael Hilliard Michael Hilliard was an Irish Fianna Fáil Party politician.He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1943 general election, as a TD for Meath–Westmeath. During his career he served in the governments of Seán Lemass and Jack Lynch... |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce | Feb. 1958–1959 | |
Change of Taoiseach
On 23 June 1959 the 9th Government of Ireland was officially appointed by Dáil ÉireannDáil 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...
. The new 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...
government was led by the 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...
Seán Lemass
Seán Lemass
Seán Francis Lemass was one of the most prominent Irish politicians of the 20th century. He served as Taoiseach from 1959 until 1966....
, who appointed the following Parliamentary Secretaries.
Parliamentary Secretaries of the 9th Government
| Name | Office | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnchadh Ó Briain Donnchadh Ó Briain Donnchadh Ó Briain was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1933 general election. He served as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for various Limerick constituencies until 1969 when he retired from politics... |
Government Chief Whip Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach The Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, officially styled as the Minister of State at the Departments of the Taoiseach and Defence with special responsibility as Government Chief Whip, is the Chief Whip of the Government of Ireland and is the most senior Minister of State... |
1959–1961 | |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence | 1959–1961 | ||
| Michael Kennedy Michael Kennedy (Longford politician) Michael Joseph Kennedy was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a member of Dáil Éireann representing various constituencies from 1927–65. He was first elected at the June 1927 general election for the Longford–Westmeath constituency... |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Welfare | 1959–1961 | |
| Gerald Bartley Gerald Bartley Gerald Bartley was an Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1932 as a Fianna Fáil TD for Galway. Bartley served in the Irish Cabinet on two occasions, both under the Taoiseach, Seán Lemass. He was re-elected at every election until 1965 when he retired from politics.-References :... |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance | Jun. 1959–Jul. 1959 | |
| Joseph Brennan | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance | Jul. 1959–1961 | |
| 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... |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Justice | 1959–1961 | |
See also
- Minister of StateMinister 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....
- Parliamentary SecretaryParliamentary SecretaryA Parliamentary Secretary is a member of a Parliament in the Westminster system who assists a more senior minister with his or her duties.In the parliamentary systems of several Commonwealth countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, it is customary for the prime minister to...
- Members of the 16th DáilMembers of the 16th DáilThis is a list of the members who were elected to the 16th Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas of Ireland. These TDs were elected at the 1957 general election on 5 March 1957 and met on 20 March 1957. The 16th Dáil was dissolved by President Éamon de Valera, at the request of the...
- Government of the 16th DáilGovernment of the 16th DáilThe 16th Dáil was elected at the 1957 general election on 5 March 1957 and first met on 20 March when the 8th Government of Ireland was appointed...