Billy Kenneally
For his father, see William Kenneally.
William "Billy" Kenneally (12 October 1925 − 26 August 2009) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He first stood for election at the 1961 general election but was unsuccessful. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Waterford constituency at the 1965 general election.[1] He was re-elected at each subsequent election until he lost his seat at the February 1982 general election.[2] He was elected to the 16th Seanad in 1982 on the Administrative Panel. He did not contest the 1983 Seanad election.
He died in Waterford Regional Hospital on 26 August 2009.[3]
His father William Kenneally also served as a TD for Waterford from 1952 to 1961 and his son Brendan Kenneally is a former TD for Waterford.
See also
References
- ↑ "Mr. William Kenneally". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
- ↑ "Billy Kenneally". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
- ↑ "Former Fianna Fáil TD Kenneally dies". RTÉ News. 27 August 2009. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
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| Preceded by ? |
Chairman of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party 1977–1982 |
Succeeded by Seán Browne |
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