Sylvester Barrett
Sylvester Barrett | |
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Barrett in 1979 | |
| Minister for Defence | |
| In office 15 October 1980 – 30 June 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Pádraig Faulkner |
| Succeeded by | James Tully |
| Minister for the Environment | |
| In office 5 July 1977 – 15 October 1980 | |
| Preceded by | James Tully |
| Succeeded by | Ray Burke |
| Minister of State | |
| Mar.–Dec. 1982 | Finance |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office March 1968 – February 1987 | |
| Constituency | Clare |
| Member of European Parliament | |
| In office June 1984 – June 1989 | |
| Constituency | Munster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 May 1926 County Clare, Ireland |
| Died | 8 May 2002 (aged 75) County Clare, Ireland |
| Party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse |
Mary Tubridy (m. 1952) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | St Flannan's College |
| Alma mater | University College Galway (did not finish) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Ireland |
| Branch/service | Irish Army |
| Rank | Cadet |
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Sylvester Aidan Barrett (18 May 1926 – 8 May 2002) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He served under Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey as Minister for the Environment (1977–1980) and Minister for Defence (1980–1981).