Desmond, Eileen (1932–)
Desmond, Eileen (1932–)
Irish politician. Born Eileen Harrington, Dec 1932, in Old Head, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland; m. Dan Desmond (TD, Cork South, 1948–61, Mid-Cork, 1961–64); children: 2 daughters.
Began career as civil servant, Dept. of Posts and Telegraphs; following husband's death, won a by-election representing Labour to 17th Dáil for Mid-Cork (1965–65); returned to 18th Dáil (1965–69), then 20th-24th Dáil (1973–87); was a minister for Health and Social welfare (1981–82), 1st woman to hold a senior cabinet portfolio; elected to Seanad (1969–73); retired because of poor health (1987).
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