John Browne (1 October 1936 – 27 March 2019) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency from 1989 to 2002. He served as a Senator from 1983 to 1987.[1][2]
John Browne | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1989 – May 2002 | |
| Constituency | Carlow–Kilkenny |
| Senator | |
| In office 23 February 1983 – 25 April 1987 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 October 1936 Waterford, Ireland |
| Died | 27 March 2019 (aged 82) Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse |
Nancy Browne (m. 1968) |
| Children | 4, including Fergal |
| Alma mater | University College Cork |
Biography
editA former teacher, he was appointed to Seanad Éireann as Senator in 1983 by the Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald, but he was not returned again after Fine Gael lost power following the 1987 general election.
Browne was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael TD at the 1989 general election and retained his seat at the 1992 and 1997 general elections, before retiring at the 2002 general election.[3]
His son Fergal Browne also served as a Senator.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Hassett, Darren (27 March 2019). "Tributes paid to former Carlow/Kilkenny TD as funeral details announced". CarlowLive. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ^ "John Browne". Oireachtas Members Database. 24 April 2002. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
- ^ "John Browne". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
- ^ "Fergal Browne". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2010.