Owens, Evelyn P. (1931–)
Owens, Evelyn P. (1931–)
Irish politician. Born Jan 22, 1931, in Dublin, Ireland.
Elected to the Seanad from the Labour Panel: Nominating Bodies Sub-Panel (1969–77); was the 1st woman appointed deputy chair of the Labour Court (1984), then the 1st woman chair (1994–98).
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