Peter Lynch (politician) facts for kids
Peter Timothy Lynch (who passed away on 9 May 1967) was an Irish politician. He was an independent member of Seanad Éireann, which is part of Ireland's government. He served there for many years, from 1938 to 1961.
Who Was Peter Timothy Lynch?
Peter Timothy Lynch was a man who worked as both a farmer and an auctioneer. A farmer grows crops or raises animals, while an auctioneer sells things like property or goods to the highest bidder. Besides these jobs, he was also a politician, meaning he helped make decisions for his country.
What is the Seanad Éireann?
The Seanad Éireann is like one of the two main parts of the Irish parliament. It's often called the "upper house." Its job is to look at new laws and discuss important issues for Ireland. Members of the Seanad are called senators.
Peter Lynch's Time in the Seanad
Peter Lynch was first chosen to be a senator in 1938. He was an independent member, which means he didn't belong to a big political party. Instead, he made his own decisions.
He was elected to the Seanad in different ways over the years.
- In 1938 and 1944, he was elected by the Labour Panel. This group represented workers and their interests.
- In 1943, he was elected by the Agricultural Panel. This group represented farmers and people involved in agriculture.
- From 1948 onwards, he was elected by the Industrial and Commercial Panel. This group represented businesses and trade.
Peter Lynch served in the Seanad for a long time, until 1961. He decided not to run for election again that year.
