John Ormonde

Politician

1905 – 1981

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Who was John Ormonde?

John Ormonde was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at a by-election in 1947 as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for the Waterford constituency. In 1957 he joined the cabinet of Éamon de Valera as Minister for Posts and Telegraphs. He served in government until 1959. He lost his Dáil seat at the 1965 general election. He was elected to the Labour Panel at the 1965 election to the 11th Seanad.

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Born
Sep 15, 1905
Died
Jun 25, 1981

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on July 23, 2013

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