Neil Blaney

Neil Blaney

Neil Terence Columba Blaney (1 October 1922 – 8 November 1995) was an Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1948 as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) representing Donegal East. Blaney served as Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (1957), Minister for Local Government (1957–1966) and Minster for Agriculture and Fisheries (1966–1970). He was at one time Father of the Dáil.

Read more about Neil Blaney:  Early Life, Early Political Career, Ministerial Career, Arms Crisis, Independent Fianna Fáil, Legacy