Molloy was born in Galway and was educated at Coláiste Iognáid and University College Galway.[2] Molloy was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil TD for the Galway West constituency at the 1965 general election.[3] In 1968, he was also elected Mayor of Galway. The following year he was appointed to the Cabinet as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education. From 1970 to 1973, he served as Minister for Local Government. When Fianna Fáil returned to power in 1977, he became Minister for Defence in the final government of Jack Lynch.
In 1979, Molloy supported George Colley in the Fianna Fáil leadership contest. However, Charles Haughey was the eventual victor. After this Molloy was dropped from the Cabinet, becoming a member of the Gang of 22 who opposed Haughey's leadership of the party. In 1986, Molloy resigned from Fianna Fáil and joined the newly formed Progressive Democrats. In 1989, the party entered into coalition with Fianna Fáil, with Molloy becoming Minister for Energy. That same year he contested the European Parliament elections but was unsuccessful in his attempt. He stood at the European Parliament elections again in 1994, but was again unsuccessful. Following the 1997 general election, Molloy helped in the negotiations for forming the coalition government between the Progressive Democrats and Fianna Fáil. On that occasion he became Minister of State at the Department of the Environment.
Molloy retired from politics just before the 2002 general election amid controversy regarding constituency letters intervening in the rape case of Barbara Naughton.[4]
References
^"Robert Molloy". Oireachtas Members Database. from the original on 6 November 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
^Collins, Stephen (2 October 2016). . The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 4 October 2016.
^"Bobby Molloy". ElectionsIreland.org. from the original on 12 April 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
^"Rape victim settles action against hospital". RTÉ News. 17 April 2007. from the original on 2 October 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
Sources
Henry, William (2002). Role of Honour: The Mayors of Galway City 1485-2001. Galway: Galway City Council. OCLC 51023721 ASIN B003NECRYW
bobby, molloy, robert, molloy, july, 1936, october, 2016, irish, politician, served, minister, state, housing, urban, renewal, minister, state, government, from, 1997, 2002, minister, energy, from, 1989, 1992, minister, defence, from, 1977, 1979, minister, loc. Robert Molloy 9 July 1936 2 October 2016 was an Irish politician who served as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal and Minister of State to the Government from 1997 to 2002 Minister for Energy from 1989 to 1992 Minister for Defence from 1977 to 1979 Minister for Local Government from 1970 to 1973 Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education from 1969 to 1970 and Mayor of Galway from 1968 to 1969 He served as a Teachta Dala TD for the Galway West constituency from 1965 to 2002 1 Bobby MolloyMinister of State1997 2002Housing and Urban Renewal1997 2002GovernmentMinister for EnergyIn office 12 July 1989 4 November 1992TaoiseachCharles HaugheyPreceded byMichael SmithSucceeded byAlbert ReynoldsMinister for DefenceIn office 5 July 1977 11 December 1979TaoiseachJack LynchPreceded byOliver J FlanaganSucceeded byPadraig FaulknerMinister for Local GovernmentIn office 9 May 1970 14 March 1973TaoiseachJack LynchPreceded byKevin BolandSucceeded byJames TullyParliamentary Secretary1969 1970EducationMayor of GalwayIn office 1 June 1968 11 June 1969Preceded byThomas TierneySucceeded byFintan Coogan SnrTeachta DalaIn office April 1965 May 2002ConstituencyGalway WestPersonal detailsBornRobert Molloy 1936 07 09 9 July 1936Galway IrelandDied2 October 2016 2016 10 02 aged 80 Galway IrelandPolitical partyIndependentOther politicalaffiliationsFianna Fail until 1985 Progressive Democrats 1985 2008 Spouse s Phyllis Molloy m 1967 Children4Alma materUniversity College GalwayMolloy was born in Galway and was educated at Colaiste Iognaid and University College Galway 2 Molloy was first elected to Dail Eireann as a Fianna Fail TD for the Galway West constituency at the 1965 general election 3 In 1968 he was also elected Mayor of Galway The following year he was appointed to the Cabinet as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education From 1970 to 1973 he served as Minister for Local Government When Fianna Fail returned to power in 1977 he became Minister for Defence in the final government of Jack Lynch In 1979 Molloy supported George Colley in the Fianna Fail leadership contest However Charles Haughey was the eventual victor After this Molloy was dropped from the Cabinet becoming a member of the Gang of 22 who opposed Haughey s leadership of the party In 1986 Molloy resigned from Fianna Fail and joined the newly formed Progressive Democrats In 1989 the party entered into coalition with Fianna Fail with Molloy becoming Minister for Energy That same year he contested the European Parliament elections but was unsuccessful in his attempt He stood at the European Parliament elections again in 1994 but was again unsuccessful Following the 1997 general election Molloy helped in the negotiations for forming the coalition government between the Progressive Democrats and Fianna Fail On that occasion he became Minister of State at the Department of the Environment Molloy retired from politics just before the 2002 general election amid controversy regarding constituency letters intervening in the rape case of Barbara Naughton 4 References Edit Robert Molloy Oireachtas Members Database Archived from the original on 6 November 2018 Retrieved 24 October 2012 Collins Stephen 2 October 2016 Former Galway TD Bobby Molloy dies at the age of 80 Long serving minister and founder of Progressive Democrats was TD for four decades The Irish Times Archived from the original on 4 October 2016 Bobby Molloy ElectionsIreland org Archived from the original on 12 April 2012 Retrieved 24 October 2012 Rape victim settles action against hospital RTE News 17 April 2007 Archived from the original on 2 October 2012 Retrieved 24 October 2012 Sources EditHenry William 2002 Role of Honour The Mayors of Galway City 1485 2001 Galway Galway City Council OCLC 51023721 ASIN B003NECRYWCivic officesPreceded byThomas Tierney Mayor of Galway1968 1969 Succeeded byFintan Coogan SnrOireachtasPreceded byGerald Bartley Fianna Fail Fianna Fail Teachta Dala for Galway West1965 1986 Succeeded byMolloy joins the Progressive DemocratsPreceded byMolloy was formerly a member of Fianna Fail Progressive Democrats Teachta Dala for Galway West1986 2002 Succeeded byNoel Grealish Progressive Democrats Political officesNew office Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education1969 1970 Succeeded byMichael O KennedyPreceded byKevin Boland Minister for Local Government1970 1973 Succeeded byJames TullyPreceded byOliver J Flanagan Minister for Defence1977 1979 Succeeded byPadraig FaulknerPreceded byMichael Smith Minister for Energy1989 1992 Succeeded byAlbert ReynoldsPreceded byPat Rabbitte Minister of State to the Government1997 2002 Succeeded byLiz O DonnellPreceded byLiz McManus Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal1997 2002 Succeeded byNoel Ahern Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bobby Molloy amp oldid 1118244388, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
