Seán Moore (Irish politician)
Seán Moore (19 May 1913 – 1 October 1986) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician.[1]
Seán Moore | |
|---|---|
| Minister of State | |
| 1979–1981 | Government Chief Whip |
| 1979–1981 | Defence |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office April 1965 – February 1982 | |
| Constituency | Dublin South-East |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 May 1913 Irishtown, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 1 October 1986 (aged 73) Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Moore was born in Dublin in 1913 and grew up in Irishtown, Dublin. He was educated at the Vocational School in Ringsend and University College Dublin where he received a diploma in Social and Economic Science. He worked as an official with the Alliance and Dublin Consumers' Gas Company before becoming involved in politics. Moore first became involved in politics in 1950 when he was elected to Dublin City Council, a position he would hold until 1979. He served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1963 to 1964. Moore was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) on his third attempt at the 1965 general election, representing the Dublin South-East constituency in the 18th Dáil.[2]
In 1979 Charles Haughey came to power and Moore became Government Chief Whip. His health declined during this period, so much so that the Assistant Chief Whip, Bertie Ahern, was doing most of Moore's work. He served in that position until Fianna Fáil lost power at the 1981 general election and remained in the Dáil until he lost his seat at the February 1982 general election. He fought one further general election in November 1982 but failed to be elected, and subsequently retired from politics.[2]
Seán Moore Road and Seán Moore Park near Irishtown are named after him.[3]
References
- ^ "Seán Moore". Oireachtas Members Database. from the original on 17 August 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ^ a b "Seán Moore". ElectionsIreland.org. from the original on 25 September 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ^ "Sean Moore Park. This park is named after Sean Moore (1917 - 1986) who was the Lord Mayor of Dublin 1963/64 and was a TD and City Councillor for many years in recognition of his devoted services to the City of Dublin". openplaque.org.