James Hughes (Irish politician) facts for kids

James Hughes was an Irish politician who lived from 1895 to 1948. He was a farmer by profession. He became a member of the Irish parliament, known as Dáil Éireann, representing the Fine Gael political party.

Who Was James Hughes?

James Hughes was born in County Carlow, Ireland, in 1895. He grew up to be a farmer. In Ireland, people can choose to become politicians to help make decisions for their country. James Hughes decided to do just that.

His Political Journey

James Hughes became a politician with the Fine Gael party. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the country should be run. Fine Gael is one of the main political parties in Ireland.

Serving in the Dáil

In 1938, James Hughes was elected to Dáil Éireann. This is the main house of the Irish parliament, where laws are made. He was elected during a general election, which is when people all over the country vote for their chosen representatives.

What is a TD?

When someone is elected to Dáil Éireann, they are called a Teachta Dála, or TD for short. A TD is like a representative for a specific area, called a constituency. James Hughes represented the Carlow–Kildare constituency. This means he spoke for the people living in those areas.

Re-election and Later Life

James Hughes was popular enough to be re-elected two more times. He won elections in 1943 and again in 1944. This shows that the people he represented trusted him to continue working for them in the Dáil.

He served as a TD until he passed away on January 1, 1948. His death happened while he was still serving in the 12th Dáil. Because the Dáil was dissolved shortly after his death, no special election was held to fill his seat.