Daniel Butler | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Limerick | |
| In office 30 June 2021 – 7 July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Collins |
| Succeeded by | Francis Foley |
| Limerick Metropolitan District Mayor | |
| In office 25 June 2018 – 14 June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | N/A[clarification needed] |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Limerick City and County Councillor | |
| Assumed office May 2014 | |
| Constituency | Limerick City West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Limerick, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse | Tania Butler |
| Children | 2 |
Daniel Butler is an Irish Fine Gael politician, who served as Mayor of Limerick from 2021 to 2022. He previously served as Limerick Metropolitan District Mayor from 2018 until the office was abolished in 2019. He has served on Limerick City and County Council for the Limerick City West electoral area since 2014. He is the Fine Gael candidate for the 2024 Limerick mayoral election.[1]
Limerick councillor (2014–2021)[edit]
Butler was co-opted to Limerick City Council in February 2014, following the death of his father, Richard Butler, on 1 December 2013.[2] He was re-elected to the seat at the 2014 election, dedicating the win to his father.[3]
Butler served as Limerick Metropolitan Deputy Mayor from 2015 to 2016. On 25 June 2018, Butler was elected the final Limerick Metropolitan District Mayor.[4]
On 14 June 2019, Butler resigned after completing his term, with the office being renamed to Cathaoirleach of the Metropolitan District of Limerick.[5]
Mayor of Limerick (2021–2022)[edit]
On 30 June 2021, Butler was appointed as Mayor of Limerick by Limerick City and County Council.[6]
In August 2021, Butler opened a book of condolence to former Minister for Justice, Desmond O'Malley, following his death on 21 July 2021.[7][relevant?]
On 25 June 2022, Jerry O'Dea, who was due to succeed Butler as mayor, died suddenly at the age of 55. The election of the new mayor was delayed by a week following his death.[8] On 7 July, Limerick City and County Council elected Francis Foley as Mayor, ending Butler's term in office.[9]
Limerick councillor (2022–present)[edit]
In April 2024, Butler was chosen as Fine Gael's candidate at the 2024 Limerick Mayoral election.[1] The then Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O'Donovan, was appointed by Fine Gael as his director of elections.[10]
Personal life[edit]
Butler is married to Tania Butler, and they have two children.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b O'Donovan, Katie (15 April 2024). "Fine Gael name candidate to contest Limerick mayoral elections". Limerick Post. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ Phelan, Eugene (1 December 2013). "Former Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council, Richard Butler, dies". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ Dwane, Mike (27 May 2014). "Limerick's Daniel Butler dedicates win to his late father". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ^ Dwane, Mike (28 June 2018). "City Mayor vows to be a voice for all". Limerick Post. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ Jacques, Alan (14 June 2019). "Happy ever after for Limerick's last Metropolitan Mayor". Limerick Post. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ "Fine Gael's Daniel Butler unanimously elected as new Mayor of City and County of Limerick". Limerick.ie. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Book of Condolence to be opened as Mayor pays tribute to the late Des O'Malley". Limerick.ie. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "'Shock and sadness' following death of Limerick councillor Jerry O'Dea". RTE News. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "Air of sadness permeates election of new Limerick Mayor". Limerick Post. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ O'Regan, Donal (24 April 2024). "Minister takes on role of election director for Limerick mayoral candidate". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Daniel Butler". Fine Gael. Retrieved 15 April 2024.