Daniel McCarthy (politician)
Daniel McCarthy (died 1957) was an Irish politician.[1] McCarthy was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Sinn Féin Teachta Dála (TD) at the 1921 elections for the Dublin South constituency.[2] He subsequently went on to support the Anglo-Irish Treaty, becoming a member of Cumann na nGaedheal when the party was founded. McCarthy joined the government of W. T. Cosgrave as Parliamentary Secretary to the President in 1922. He served in that post until 1924. He resigned from the Dáil on 30 October 1924 and subsequently retired from politics.[2] He was President of the Gaelic Athletic Association from 1921 to 1924.
References
- ↑ "Mr. Daniel McCarthy". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- 1 2 "Daniel McCarthy". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| New office | Government Chief Whip 1922–1924 |
Succeeded by James Dolan |
| Sporting positions | ||
| Preceded by James Nowlan |
President of the Gaelic Athletic Association 1921–1924 |
Succeeded by Patrick Breen |
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