Jack Belton

For other people with similar names, see John Belton.

Jack Belton
Teachta Dála
In office
February 1948 – 23 February 1963
ConstituencyDublin North-East
Lord Mayor of Dublin
In office
1950–1951
Preceded byCormac Breathnach
Succeeded byAndrew Clarkin
Personal details
BornDublin, Ireland
Died23 February 1963
Dublin, Ireland
Political partyFine Gael
Parent
Relatives

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.[1] 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.[2] He served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1950 to 1951.[3]

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.

See also

References

  1. ^ "John Belton". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  2. ^ "Jack Belton". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 3 September 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  3. ^ "Lord Mayors of Dublin 1665–2020" (PDF). Dublin City Council. June 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
Civic offices
Preceded by Lord Mayor of Dublin
1950–1951 		Succeeded by