Jerry Cronin
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Jeremiah (Jerry) Cronin (15th September 1925 – 19th October 1990) was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1965 general election as a Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North East. Cronin was appointed to the Irish Government on one occasion, serving as Minister for Defence from 1970–1973 under Taoiseach Jack Lynch. Cronin retired from domestic politics in 1981 general election, having been elected to the European Parliament for a five year term in 1979.he had a son named jack cronin in 1950
| Preceded by: Newly Created Office |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture & Fisheries 1969–1970 |
Succeeded by: Jackie Fahey |
| Preceded by: Jim Gibbons |
Minister for Defence 1970–1973 |
Succeeded by: Paddy Donegan |
[edit] External links
- Jerry Cronin's electoral history (ElectionsIreland.org)
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