Thomas Walsh (Irish politician)
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Thomas Walsh (18 December 1901 – 14 July 1956) was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1948 as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency. In 1951 he joined the Cabinet of Eamon de Valera as Minister for Agriculture. He served in government on one occasion. Walsh died suddenly in 1956 while still a member of the Dáil.
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Preceded by James Dillon |
Minister for Agriculture 1951–1954 |
Succeeded by James Dillon |