Martin Medlar facts for kids

Martin Medlar was an important Irish politician. He was born on December 4, 1899, and passed away on June 4, 1965. He was a member of the Fianna Fáil political party. Martin Medlar served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow–Kilkenny area. He held this important role from 1956 to 1965.

Martin Medlar's Political Journey

Martin Medlar was a farmer before he became a politician. His job as a farmer meant he understood rural life. This experience was helpful in his political career.

Becoming a Teachta Dála

A Teachta Dála (TD) is a member of Dáil Éireann. Dáil Éireann is the main part of the Irish Parliament. It is where laws are made for the country.

Martin Medlar was first elected as a TD in 1956. This happened during a special election called a by-election. A by-election takes place when a seat in Parliament becomes empty. In this case, the previous TD, Thomas Walsh, had passed away. Martin Medlar won this election for the Fianna Fáil party. He represented the Carlow–Kilkenny area.

His Time in Parliament

After his first election, Martin Medlar continued to serve the people. He was re-elected in two more general elections. These were in 1957 and again in 1961. A general election is when all the seats in Parliament are up for election.

He worked as a TD for nearly nine years. During this time, he helped make decisions for Ireland. He represented the interests of the people in his constituency. A constituency is the area that a politician represents.

End of His Political Career

Martin Medlar ran for election again in the 1965 general election. However, he did not win his seat this time. This meant his time as a Teachta Dála came to an end. He passed away shortly after, in June 1965.