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Seán Moore

1913 – 1986

Irish politician

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Lived 1913 – 1986 (aged 73). Seán Moore was an Irish politician.

Seán Moore (19 May 1913 – 1 October 1986) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician.

Moore was born in Dublin in 1913 and grew up in Irishtown, Dublin. He was educated at the Vocational School in Ringsend and University College Dublin where he received a diploma in Social and Economic Science. He worked as an official with the Alliance and Dublin Consumers' Gas Company before becoming involved in politics. Moore first held political office in 1950 when he was elected to Dublin City Council, a position he would hold until 1979. He served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1963 to 1964. Moore was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) on his third attempt at the 1965 general election, representing the Dublin South-East constituency in the 18th Dáil.

In 1979 Charles Haughey came to power and Moore became Government Chief Whip. His health declined during this period, so much so that the Assistant Chief Whip, Bertie Ahern, was doing most of Moore's work. He served in that position until Fianna Fáil lost power at the 1981 general election and remained in the Dáil until he lost his seat at the February 1982 general election. He fought one further general election in November 1982 but failed to be elected, and subsequently retired from politics.

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Education
University College Dublin
Positions held
Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Teachta Dála, Substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Also known as
Sean Moore

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Seán Moore?

Irish politician (1913-1986)

When was Seán Moore born?

Seán Moore was born on 19 May 1913 in Dublin.

When did Seán Moore die?

Seán Moore died on 1 October 1986 in Dublin.

What was Seán Moore's occupation?

Seán Moore was a politician.

What nationality was Seán Moore?

Seán Moore was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Seán Moore

· Wikidata: Q1312995

· DBpedia: Seán Moore (Irish politician)

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