Denis Francis Jones (12 October 1906 – 6 May 1987) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. A school teacher by profession, he was an unsuccessful candidate at the December 1955 by-election. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) for the Limerick West constituency at the 1957 general election.[1] He was re-elected at each subsequent general election until he retired from politics at the 1977 general election.[2] He served as Leas-Cheann Comhairle (deputy chairperson) of the Dáil from 1967 to 1977, and Fine Gael spokesperson for education.

Denis Jones
Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann
In office
15 November 1967 – 5 July 1977
Ceann Comhairle
Preceded byCormac Breslin
Succeeded bySeán Browne
Teachta Dála
In office
March 1957 – June 1977
ConstituencyLimerick West
Personal details
Born(1906-10-12)12 October 1906
County Limerick, Ireland
Died6 May 1987(1987-05-06) (aged 80)
County Limerick, Ireland
Political partyFine Gael
SpouseAnne O'Donnell
Children4
EducationRockwell College
Alma materSt Patrick's College, Dublin

He was educated at Rockwell College, and St Patrick's College, Dublin, where he trained as a teacher. He married Anne O'Donnell, and they had four daughters. He was active in the GAA and Muintir na Tíre.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Denis Jones". Oireachtas Members Database. 25 May 1977. Retrieved 26 November 2008.
  2. ^ "Denis Jones". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 26 November 2008.
  3. ^ Denis Jones Limerick Politicians, www.limerickcity.ie