Denis Gallagher

Denis Gallagher (23 November 1922 – 3 November 2001) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He served as Minister for the Gaeltacht on two occasions.

Denis Gallagher
c. 1982
Minister of State
1987–1989Gaeltacht
Mar.–Oct. 1982Social Welfare
1980–1981Industry, Commerce and Tourism
Minister for the Gaeltacht
In office
11 October 1982  14 December 1982
TaoiseachCharles Haughey
Preceded byPádraig Flynn
Succeeded byPaddy O'Toole
In office
5 July 1977  11 December 1979
TaoiseachJack Lynch
Preceded byTom O'Donnell
Succeeded byMáire Geoghegan-Quinn
Teachta Dála
In office
February 1973  June 1989
ConstituencyMayo West
Personal details
Born(1922-11-23)23 November 1922
County Mayo, Ireland
Died3 November 2001(2001-11-03) (aged 78)
County Mayo, Ireland
Political partyFianna Fáil
Spouse
Hannah McHugh
(m. 1948)
Children12
EducationColáiste Éinde
Alma materSt Patrick's College, Dublin
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