John F. Gill (27 December 1898 – 10 June 1971) was an Irish trade union official and Labour Party politician.[1]

He first stood for election at the 1926 Leix–Offaly by-election, where he polled third. He was elected to the 5th Dáil for Leix–Offaly at the June 1927 general election, joining William Davin as one of two Labour TDs returned in the constituency. This was the only occasion on which two Labour TDs were elected for the constituency.

However, Gill's term as a TD was short: the 5th Dáil was the shortest ever, lasting only 63 days, being dissolved on 26 August. He lost his seat at the September 1927 general election, and was unsuccessful in his final candidacy at the 1932 general election.[2]

References

  1. "John Gill". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  2. "John Gill". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 4 June 2012.