Carmencita Hederman

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Carmencita Hederman (born Carmencita Cruess Callaghan; 23 October 1939) is a former Independent Irish politician.[1] She served on Dublin City Council from 1974–99.[2]

She was the daughter of George Cruess Callaghan and sister of Frank Cruess Callaghan, both successful businessmen.[3] she was Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1987–88 during the Dublin Millennium celebrations. She was elected to the Seanad in 1989 for the University of Dublin constituency.[4]

Family

Her husband, William P. "Billy" Hederman (from 1962 until his death on 30 December 2016). A third-generation doctor and surgeon, Billy Hederman -- son of William, a general practitioner on the staff of Limerick County Hospital in Croom and Ethel (née Hannigan) Hederman -- was president of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland from 1990-92 and later president of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland.[5]

Her daughter, Wendy Hederman, was also later councillor on Dublin City Council, representing the Progressive Democrats.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Mrs. Carmencita Hederman". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
  2. ^ "Progressive Democrats Newsletter 2004" (PDF). wendyhederman.ie. June 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 November 2007. Retrieved 10 April 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Frank Cruess Callaghan". Independent.ie. 28 March 2004. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  4. ^ "Carmencita Hederman". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  5. ^ Barry O'Donnell (20 February 2017). "William P Hederman". Irishtimes.com. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  6. ^ "Wendy Hederman". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 15 June 2009.
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1987–1988 		Succeeded by
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