James J. McCrea (died 31 January 1969) was an Irish politician, farmer and businessman. He was a Labour Party member of Seanad Éireann from 1948 to 1957. He was nominated by the Taoiseach to the 6th Seanad in 1948.[1] He was elected to 7th Seanad in 1951 by the Administrative Panel, and to the 8th Seanad in 1954 by the Agricultural Panel.[1] He did not contest the 1957 Seanad election.[1]
James J. McCrea | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
| In office 22 July 1954 – 22 May 1957 | |
| Constituency | Agricultural Panel |
| In office 14 August 1951 – 22 July 1954 | |
| Constituency | Administrative Panel |
| In office 21 April 1948 – 14 August 1951 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Died | 31 January 1969 |
| Political party | Labour Party |
He stood unsuccessfully for Dáil Éireann on two occasions.[2] He stood as a Labour Party candidate for the Wicklow constituency; at the 1948 general election,[2] and at the June 1953 by-election.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c "James McCrea". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ^ a b c "James J. McCrea". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 4 August 2013.