Preceded by Michael Woods Political party Fianna Fail Preceded by Michael Woods Name Sean Moore Party Fianna Fail | Constituency Dublin South–East Role Irish Politician Succeeded by Gerry L\'Estrange Nationality Irish Died October 1, 1986 | |
Born 19 May 1913
Dublin, Ireland ( 1913-05-19 ) Alma mater University College Dublin | ||
Education University College Dublin | ||
Seán Moore (19 May 1913 – 1 October 1986) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician.
Seán Moore was born in Dublin in 1913 and grew up in Irishtown, Dublin. He was educated at the Vocational School in Ringsend and University College Dublin where he received a diploma in Social and Economic Science. He worked as an official with the Alliance and Dublin Consumers' Gas Company before becoming involved in politics. Moore first became involved in politics in 1950 when he was elected to Dublin City Council, a position he would hold until 1979. He served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1963–64. Moore was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) on his third attempt at the 1965 general election, representing the Dublin South-East constituency in the 18th Dáil.
In 1979 Charles Haughey came to power and Moore became Government Chief Whip. His health declined during this period, so much so that the Assistant Chief Whip, Bertie Ahern, was doing most of Moore's work. He served in that position until Fianna Fáil lost power at the 1981 general election and remained in the Dáil until he lost his seat at the February 1982 general election. He fought one further general election in November 1982 but failed to be elected, and subsequently retired from politics.
Seán Moore Road and Seán Moore Park near Irishtown are named after him.