Thomas Byrne (Dublin politician) explained

Thomas Byrne (Dublin politician) should not be confused with Thomas Byrne (Meath politician).

Thomas Byrne
Office:Teachta Dála
Term Start:November 1952
Term End:October 1961
Constituency:Dublin North-West
Birth Date:7 November 1917
Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland
Death Place:Dublin, Ireland
Party:Independent
Nationality:Irish
Father:Alfie Byrne

Thomas N. Byrne (7 November 1917 – 16 March 1978) was an Irish Independent politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Dublin North-West at a by-election on 12 November 1952.[1] The by-election was caused by the death of his brother, A. P. Byrne. He was re-elected at the 1954 and 1957 general elections. He lost his seat at the 1961 general election.[2]

His father Alfie Byrne was an MP, TD, Senator and Lord Mayor of Dublin. Another brother Patrick Byrne was also a TD.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thomas Byrne. Oireachtas Members Database. 9 April 2009.
  2. Web site: Thomas Byrne. ElectionsIreland.org. 9 April 2009.