Dr. James Ryan, was a senior Irish politician. He was elected to the First Dáil at the 1918 general election and, apart from the Third Dáil (1922-1923), held his seat for Wexford until his retirement at the 1965 general election. During his long career he served as Minister for Agriculture (1932-1947), Minister for Health & Social Welfare (1947-1948 & 1951-1954) and Minister for Finance (1957-1965). Wikipedia
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