James Dillon (senator)

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James Dillon
Senator
In office
December 1925 May 1936
Personal details
Died5 November 1955
Nationality Irish
Political party

James Dillon (died 5 November 1955) was an Irish politician and farmer who served for thirteen years in the Seanad of the Irish Free State. [1]

He was elected for twelve years at the 1925 Seanad election representing the Farmers' Party. From 1928, he was a member of Cumann na nGaedheal. He remained a senator until the Free State Seanad was abolished in 1936. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "James Dillon". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 11 August 2012.