Youngest Ever Office-holders
| Name | Office | Age on election | Year elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| William J. Murphy | TD | 21y 1m | 1949 |
| Joseph Sweeney | TD | 21y 6m | 1918 |
| Lorcan Allen | TD | 21y 6m | 1961 |
| Kathleen O'Connor | TD | 21y 7m | 1956 |
| Ivan Yates | TD | 21y 8m | 1981 |
| Mary Coughlan | TD | 21y 9m | 1987 |
| John Bruton | TD | 22y 1m | 1969 |
| Paddy Smith | TD | 22y 2m | 1923 |
| Miriam Kearney | Senator | 22y 3m | 1981 |
| Myra Barry | TD | 22y 4m | 1979 |
| Síle de Valera | TD | 22y 6m | 1977 |
| Kathryn Reilly | Senator | 22y 7m | 2011 |
| Oliver J. Flanagan | TD | 23y 1m | 1943 |
| Liam Cosgrave | TD | 23y 2m | 1943 |
Read more about this topic: Records Of Members Of The Oireachtas
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