Patrick O'Donnell (Irish politician)

Patrick O'Donnell (died 4 October 1970) was an Irish Fine Gael politician and Teachta Dála (TD) for over twenty years.[1]

He was educated at St Eunan's College in Letterkenny and, while Minister for Local Government, attended the Golden Jubilee there in September 1956.[2]

A solicitor, he was first elected to Dáil Éireann on 16 November 1949 for the Donegal West constituency, in a by-election caused by the death of Fianna Fáil TD Brian Brady. He was re-elected at the 1951 general election and retained his Dáil seat until his death in 1970.[3] O'Donnell was also a member of cabinet, serving as Minister for Local Government in the Second Inter-Party Government under Taoiseach John A. Costello.

References

1. "Patrick O'Donnell". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
2. "The Golden Jubilee tinged with sadness". St. Eunan's College: 1906 - 2006. Browne Printers Ltd. 2006. p. 46.
3. "Patrick O'Donnell". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 19 August 2012.

Political offices
Preceded by Paddy Smith	Minister for Local Government 1954–1957	Succeeded by Paddy Smith