Thomas Byrne (Dublin politician)

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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 Irish general elections. He lost his seat at the 1961 general election.[2]

ConstituencyDublin North-West
Born(1917-11-07)7 November 1917
Dublin, Ireland
Died16 March 1978(1978-03-16) (aged 60)
Dublin, Ireland
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Thomas Byrne
Teachta Dála
In office
November 1952  October 1961
ConstituencyDublin North-West
Personal details
Born(1917-11-07)7 November 1917
Dublin, Ireland
Died16 March 1978(1978-03-16) (aged 60)
Dublin, Ireland
PartyIndependent
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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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