Kevin Boland Politician

Kevin Boland (15 October 1917 – 23 September 2001) was an Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1957 as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Fianna Fáil. He served as Minister for Defence (1957–1961), Minister for Social Welfare (1961–1965) and Minister for Local Government (1965–1970). He holds the distinction of being one of only five TDs to be appointed Minister on their first day in the Dáil.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 15, 1917
Birth place
Dublin
Date of deathSeptember 23, 2001
Place of death
Dublin

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Office holder

office
Teachta Dála
Minister for Defence
Minister for Local Government
Minister for Social Welfare
Leader of Aontacht Éireann
party
Fianna Fáil
region
Dublin County (Dáil Éireann constituency)
Dublin County South (Dáil Éireann constituency)
successor

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