Patrick Crotty | |
|---|---|
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce | |
| In office 3 June 1954 – 20 March 1957 | |
| Taoiseach | John A. Costello |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Bartley |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office February 1948 – June 1969 | |
| Constituency | Carlow–Kilkenny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patrick James Crotty 23 November 1902 Waterford, Ireland |
| Died | 26 November 1970 (aged 68) Piltown, County Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Crotty (m. 1922; d. 1970) |
| Children | 4, including Kieran |
| Alma mater | University College Cork |
Patrick James Crotty (23 November 1902 – 26 November 1970) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce from 1954 to 1957. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency from 1948 to 1969.[1]
He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1948 general election, and re-elected five times, at the 1951, 1954, 1957, 1961 and 1965 general elections.[2] He served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce from 1954 to 1957.
Crotty did not contest the 1969 general election, but his son Kieran Crotty was elected for the same constituency at that election.
See also
References
- ^ "Patrick Crotty". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "Patrick Crotty". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| New office | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce 1954–1957 | Succeeded by Gerald Bartley |