Background
TUNNEY, Jim was born on December 25, 1923 in Dublin, Ireland. Parents: James Tunney and Ellen Tunney (née Grimes).
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Jim TUNNEY
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also known as
James Christopher
Education
St Brigid’s NS, St Vincents CBS. University College, Dublin, Bachelor of Arts, English,History. Economics; spoken languages: English, Irish.
Career
Member of the Dàil. since 1969. Parliamentary Secretary Department of Education, 1972. Minister of State, Dept.of Education, 1977-1981.
Chairman, FF Parliamentary Party, since 1981. Leas Cheann Comhairle (Dep. Speaker), 1981-1982, since 1987.
Lord Mayor of Dublin. since 1985. Alderman, Dublin City Council. Co-Chmn., British-lrish Parliamentary Body.
Council member Inter Parliamentary Union. Former civil servant and headmaster.
Religion
Catholic.
Connections
Spouse Cathleen Byme, 1957. Children: James A., Seân P., Angela M., Orla B.
