Denis Burke (Irish politician) explained

Office:Senator
Term Start:21 April 1948
Term End:14 December 1961
Constituency:Industrial and Commercial Panel
Party:Fine Gael

Denis Burke (1904 – 25 July 1971) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as a senator for 13 years. He was first elected in 1948 to the 6th Seanad, and held his seat until he stood down at the 1961 election.[1]

Burke stood twice as a candidate for Dáil Éireann, in Tipperary South at the 1961 and 1965 general elections. He was unsuccessful on both occasions.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Denis Burke. Oireachtas Members Database. 10 February 2008.
  2. Web site: Denis Burke . ElectionsIreland.org . 10 February 2008.