About Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith was an Irish politician.
Matthew Smith (died 3 November 1955) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a member of Seanad Éireann from 1954 until his death, having been elected to the 8th Seanad on the Industrial and Commercial Panel. James O'Keeffe was elected at a by-election on 14 May 1956 to replace him.
Smith had stood unsuccessfully for Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil candidate for Dún Laoghaire and Rathdown at the 1951 general election.
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Who was Matthew Smith?
Irish politician
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Matthew Smith died on 3 November 1955.
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Matthew Smith was a politician.
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