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]
Tras Honan | |
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| Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann | |
| In office 25 April 1987 – 1 November 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick J. Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | Seán Doherty |
| In office 13 May 1982 – 23 February 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Charles McDonald |
| Succeeded by | Patrick J. Reynolds |
| Senator | |
| In office October 1977 – December 1992 | |
| Constituency | Administrative Panel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tras Barlow 4 January 1930 Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse(s) | Dermot Honan |
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| Education |
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She was born in Dublin and educated at St. Leo's Convent, Carlow and at the Mercy Convent, Clonmel. She 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
- "Tras Honan". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 8 November 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- "Tras Honan". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 16 January 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2008.