Patrick Little | |
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Minister for Posts and Telegraphs | |
In office 8 September 1939 – 18 February 1948 | |
Taoiseach | Éamon de Valera |
Preceded by | Thomas Derrig |
Succeeded by | James Everett |
Parliamentary Secretary | |
1933–1939 | Government Chief Whip |
1933–1939 | External Affairs |
Teachta Dála | |
In office June 1927 – May 1954 | |
Constituency | Waterford |
Personal details | |
Born | Dundrum, County Dublin, Ireland | 17 June 1884
Died | 16 May 1963 Dublin, Ireland | (aged 78)
Political party | Fianna Fáil |
Spouse |
Seonaid Ní Leoid (m. 1917) |
Parent |
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Relatives | Ciarán Cuffe (grand-nephew) |
Education | Clongowes Wood College |
Alma mater | University College Dublin |
Occupation | Solicitor, journalist |
Patrick John Little (17 June 1884 – 16 May 1963) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician.[1] A founder-member of the party, he served in a number of cabinet positions, most notably as the country's longest-serving Minister for Posts and Telegraphs.