Denis Jones
Irish Fine Gael politician (1906–1987)
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Denis Francis Jones (12 October 1906 – 6 May 1987) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. A school teacher by profession, he was an unsuccessful candidate at the December 1955 by-election. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) for the Limerick West constituency at the 1957 general election.[1] He was re-elected at each subsequent general election until he retired from politics at the 1977 general election.[2] He served as Leas-Cheann Comhairle (deputy chairperson) of the Dáil from 1967 to 1977, and Fine Gael spokesperson for education.
Denis Jones | |
|---|---|
| Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann | |
| In office 15 November 1967 – 5 July 1977 | |
| Ceann Comhairle | |
| Preceded by | Cormac Breslin |
| Succeeded by | Seán Browne |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office March 1957 – June 1977 | |
| Constituency | Limerick West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1906 County Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | 6 May 1987 (aged 80) County Limerick, Ireland |
| Party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse | Anne O'Donnell |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Rockwell College |
| Alma mater | St Patrick's College, Dublin |
He was educated at Rockwell College, and St Patrick's College, Dublin, where he trained as a teacher. He married Anne O'Donnell, and they had four daughters. He was active in the GAA and Muintir na Tíre.[3]
