In 1979 Charles Haughey came to power and Moore became Government Chief Whip. His health declined during this period, so much so that the Assistant Chief Whip, Bertie Ahern, was doing most of Moore's work. He served in that position until Fianna Fáil lost power at the 1981 general election and remained in the Dáil until he lost his seat at the February 1982 general election. He fought one further general election in November 1982 but failed to be elected, and subsequently retired from politics.[3]
Seán Moore Road and Seán Moore Park near Irishtown are named after him.[4]
References
^"Seán Moore". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 17 August 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2012.