| Dave Rooney | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Bonavista—Trinity—Conception |
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| In office 1972–1984 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Moores |
| Succeeded by | Morrissey Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard David Rooney August 13, 1937 Lower Island Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Died | November 9, 2006 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Liberal |
Richard David (Dave) Rooney (August 13, 1937 – November 9, 2006) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Lower Island Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, he was a teacher before being elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Bonavista—Trinity—Conception in the 1972 federal election. A Liberal, he was re-elected three more times in 1974, 1979, and 1980 before being defeated in the 1984 election.