Jack Belton
John Belton (died 23 February 1963) was an Irish politician, builder and publican. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin North-East constituency at the 1948 general election. He was re-elected at the 1951, 1954, 1957 and 1961 general elections. He died in office in February 1963 and the by-election held on 30 May 1963 was won by his brother Paddy Belton. He served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1950 to 1951.
Jack Belton | |
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| Teachta Dála | |
| In office February 1948 – 23 February 1963 | |
| Constituency | Dublin North-East |
| Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
| In office 1950–1951 | |
| Preceded by | Cormac Breathnach |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Clarkin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 23 February 1963 Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
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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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