Alfred Patrick Byrne (12 June 1913 – 26 July 1952) was an Irish politician. A clerk by profession, he was elected to Dáil Éireann as an Independent Teachta Dála (TD) for Dublin North-West at the 1937 general election.[1] He was re-elected at the 1938 and 1943 general elections but lost his seat at the 1944 general election. He re-gained his seat at the 1948 general election and was re-elected at the 1951 general election. He died in 1952 and the subsequent by-election on 12 November 1952 was won by his brother Thomas Byrne.[2]

A. P. Byrne
Teachta Dála
In office
February 1948 – 26 July 1952
In office
July 1937 – May 1944
ConstituencyDublin North-West
Personal details
Born
Alfred Patrick Byrne

(1913-06-12)12 June 1913
Dublin, Ireland
Died26 July 1952(1952-07-26) (aged 39)
Dublin, Ireland
Political partyIndependent
Parent
Relatives

His father Alfie Byrne was an MP, TD, Senator and Lord Mayor of Dublin. Another brother Patrick Byrne was also a TD.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Alfred P. Byrne". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
  2. ^ "Alfred Byrne". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
Honorary titles
Preceded by
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Baby of the Dáil
1937–1943
Succeeded by