Tras Honan
Tras Honan (née Barlow; born 4 January 1930) is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician from Ennis in County Clare who served as a senator for 15 years. She was elected to the position of Cathaoirleach (Chair of Seanad Éireann) on two occasions, becoming the first and only woman elected to the position.[1]
Honan was born in Dublin and educated at St. Leo's Convent, Carlow and at the Mercy Convent, Clonmel. Honan worked as a housewife and businesswoman before becoming active in politics.
In 1977, she was elected to the 14th Seanad as a Fianna Fáil candidate on the Administrative Panel and served for 15 years[1] until her defeat at the 1993 elections to the 20th Seanad.[2] In 1982, in the short-lived 16th Seanad, she was elected to the position of Cathaoirleach, the first woman to hold the post. In 1983, in the 17th Seanad, she was elected as Leas-Chathaoirleach (Deputy Chair), and in 1987 (in the 18th Seanad, she was re-elected as Cathaoirleach.
Family
Honan is the widow of Dermot Honan, a Senator from 1965 to 1975; his father T. V. Honan was also a Senator from 1934 to 1954. She is also a sister of Carrie Acheson, a former Teachta Dála.
See also
References
- 1 2 "Tras Honan". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- ↑ "Tras Honan". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
| Oireachtas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles McDonald |
Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann 1982–1983 |
Succeeded by Patrick J. Reynolds |
| Preceded by Patrick J. Reynolds |
Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann 1987–1989 |
Succeeded by Seán Doherty |