Michael O'Higgins
Former Leader of the Seanad
Michael Joseph O'Higgins was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Leader of the Seanad from 1973 to 1977. He served as a Teachta Dála from 1948 to 1951 and 1954 to 1969. He also served as a Senator from 1951 to 1954 and 1973 to 1977. Wikipedia
Born: November 1, 1917, Kildare, Ireland
Died: March 9, 2005 (age 87 years), Galway, Ireland
Previous offices: Leader of the Seanad (1973–1977), Teachta Dála of Ireland (1961–1969), Teachta Dála of Ireland (1954–1961), and more
Uncle: Kevin O'Higgins
Education: University College Dublin, Clongowes Wood College SJ, and St. Mary's College
Parents: Thomas F. O'Higgins and Jane O'Higgins
Party: Fine Gael