Michael Keyes
Michael J. Keyes (1886–1959) was an Irish Labour Party politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann on his second attempt in 1927 as a Labour Party Teachta Dála (TD) for the Limerick constituency.[1] He lost his seat in the second election in 1927 and failed to be elected at the 1932 general election, however, he returned to the Dáil at the 1933 general election. In 1949 he joined the Cabinet of John A. Costello replacing the recently deceased Timothy J. Murphy and serving as Minister for Local Government from 1949–1951. He served in government again between 1954 and 1957, serving as Minister for Posts and Telegraphs. Keyes fought his last election in 1954 and subsequently retired from the Dáil.[2] He also served as Mayor of Limerick.[3]
References
- ↑ "Mr. Michael Keyes". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ↑ "Michael Keyes". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ↑ "Michael Keyes". AskAboutIreland.ie. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Norton |
Minister for Local Government 1949–1951 |
Succeeded by Paddy Smith |
| Preceded by Erskine H. Childers |
Minister for Posts and Telegraphs 1954–1957 |
Succeeded by Neil Blaney |
| Preceded by Michael Colgan |
President of the Irish Trade Union Congress 1943 |
Succeeded by Robert Getgood |