Chris Wall

Irish politician (1942–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Christopher Joseph Wall (23 December 1942 – 28 December 2021) was an associate of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. He served as Ahern's election agent at the 2007 general election, and after the election he was nominated by the Taoiseach to serve as a Senator for the final weeks of the 22nd Seanad.[1][2] He filled one of the vacancies caused by the election of four of the nominated Senators to Dáil Éireann.

Born(1942-12-23)23 December 1942
Dublin, Ireland
Died28 December 2021(2021-12-28) (aged 79)
Dublin, Ireland
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Chris Wall
Senator
In office
23 June 2007  13 September 2007
ConstituencyNominated by the Taoiseach
Personal details
Born(1942-12-23)23 December 1942
Dublin, Ireland
Died28 December 2021(2021-12-28) (aged 79)
Dublin, Ireland
PartyFianna Fáil
SpouseMyra Wall
Children4
Known for
  • Middle distance runner
  • Politician
  • Sports administrator
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A former Irish athlete, Wall served as the International Secretary for BLE (the forerunner to Athletics Ireland) from 1984 to 2000.[3]

He died on 28 December 2021.[4]

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