Jack Belton

John (Jack) Belton (died 23 February 1963) was an Irish politician, builder and publican. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1948 general election as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) for Dublin North East.[1] He was re-elected at the 1951, 1954, 1957 and 1961 general elections. He died in February 1963 and the by-election held on 30 May 1963 was won by his brother Paddy Belton.[2]

Other members of the Belton family to have served in the Oireachtas include, his father Patrick Belton, his brother Richard Belton and his niece Avril Doyle.

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References

  1. ^ "Mr. Jack Belton". Oireachtas Members Database. http://oireachtas.ie/members-hist/default.asp?housetype=0&HouseNum=13&MemberID=46&ConstID=88. Retrieved 18 March 2009. 
  2. ^ "Jack Belton". ElectionsIreland.org. http://electionsireland.org/candidate.cfm?ID=2241. Retrieved 18 March 2009. 
Civic offices
Preceded by
Cormac Breathnach
Lord Mayor of Dublin
1950–1951
Succeeded by
Andrew Clarkin