Maureen Haughey
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Maureen Haughey (born 1925) is the widow Charles Haughey
, who served as Taoiseach
of Ireland
for three terms.
Maureen Lemass was born in Dublin in 1925. The eldest daughter of Seán Lemass
(Taoiseach from 1959–66) and his wife Kathleen, she received her primary and secondary education in Dublin. She was struck down with tuberculosis
in 1943, recovering after a year in hospital, and later studied at University College Dublin
where she received a degree in commerce. During her time at University College Dublin she met her future husband Charles Haughey. They married in 1951. Charles Haughey later served as a government minister throughout the 1960s and 1970s, before rising to the position of Fianna Fáil
leader and Taoiseach in 1979. Maureen Haughey's brother Noel Lemass, Jnr also served as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála
(TD), while her sister-in-law, Eileen Lemass
, also served as a member of Dáil Éireann
. One of her sons, Seán Haughey
, has served as Lord Mayor of Dublin
and is a former TD and Minister of State
.
Charles Haughey
Charles James "Charlie" Haughey was Taoiseach of Ireland, serving three terms in office . He was also the fourth leader of Fianna Fáil...
, who served as Taoiseach
Taoiseach
The Taoiseach is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas , and must, in order to remain in office, retain the support of a majority in the Dáil.The current Taoiseach is...
of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
for three terms.
Maureen Lemass was born in Dublin in 1925. The eldest daughter of Seán Lemass
Seán Lemass
Seán Francis Lemass was one of the most prominent Irish politicians of the 20th century. He served as Taoiseach from 1959 until 1966....
(Taoiseach from 1959–66) and his wife Kathleen, she received her primary and secondary education in Dublin. She was struck down with tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
in 1943, recovering after a year in hospital, and later studied at University College Dublin
University College Dublin
University College Dublin ) - formally known as University College Dublin - National University of Ireland, Dublin is the Republic of Ireland's largest, and Ireland's second largest, university, with over 1,300 faculty and 17,000 students...
where she received a degree in commerce. During her time at University College Dublin she met her future husband Charles Haughey. They married in 1951. Charles Haughey later served as a government minister throughout the 1960s and 1970s, before rising to the position of Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál...
leader and Taoiseach in 1979. Maureen Haughey's brother Noel Lemass, Jnr also served as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála
Teachta Dála
A Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal...
(TD), while her sister-in-law, Eileen Lemass
Eileen Lemass
Eileen Lemass is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician.Eileen Delaney was born in Dublin in 1932. She was educated at St. Kevin's School, the National College of Art, Grafton Academy of Dress Designing and the Abbey Theatre School of Acting. She first became involved in politics in 1974 when she...
, also served as a member of Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann is the lower house, but principal chamber, of the Oireachtas , which also includes the President of Ireland and Seanad Éireann . It is directly elected at least once in every five years under the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote...
. One of her sons, Seán Haughey
Seán Haughey
Seán Haughey is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála for the Dublin North Central constituency from 1992 to 2011 and is a former Minister of State....
, has served as Lord Mayor of Dublin
Lord Mayor of Dublin
The Lord Mayor of Dublin is the honorific title of the Chairman of Dublin City Council which is the local government body for the city of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. The incumbent is Labour Party Councillor Andrew Montague. The office holder is elected annually by the members of the...
and is a former TD and Minister of State
Minister of State (Ireland)
A Minister of State in Ireland is of non-Cabinet rank, attached to one or more Departments of State of the Government of Ireland....
.
See also
- Families in the OireachtasFamilies in the OireachtasThere is a tradition in Irish politics of having family members succeed each other, frequently in the same parliamentary seat. This article lists families where two or more members of that family have been members of either of the houses of the Oireachtas or of the European Parliament...