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| {{Short description|Irish politician (1871–1934)}} | |||
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| {{Infobox officeholder | |||
| | name = John Jinks | |||
| | image = John Jinks, circa 1920s.jpg | |||
| | caption = Jinks as Mayor of Sligo, {{circa}} 1920s | |||
| | office = ] | |||
| | constituency = ] | |||
| | term_start = ] | |||
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| | birth_name = John Jenk | |||
| | birth_date = {{birth date|1871|5|4|df=y}} | |||
| | birth_place = ], ], Ireland | |||
| | death_date = {{death date and age|1934|9|11|1871|5|4|df=y}} | |||
| | death_place = County Sligo, Ireland | |||
| | nationality = ] | |||
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| | otherparty = {{ubl|]|]}} | |||
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| ] named for Jinks (with his name misspelled with ]).]] | |||
| ⚫ | '''John Jinks''' (4 May 1871 – 11 September 1934) (often known as '''Alderman Jinks''' from his position as an ] on ]) was an Irish politician who served in ] from June to August 1927. | ||
| == Biography == | |||
| He was elected for the ] constituency (seven members) at the ] as a representative of the ]. | |||
| He was born as John Jenk, to Patrick Jenk (also Jinks), a farmer, and Bridget Gilmartin, of ], ].<ref name=oireachtas_db>{{cite web|url=https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/member/John-Jinks.D.1927-06-23/|title=John Jinks|work=Oireachtas Members Database|access-date=5 June 2012|archive-date=7 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107185436/https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/member/John-Jinks.D.1927-06-23|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details-civil/7f54056211979|title=General Registrar's Office|last=|first=|date=|website=IrishGenealogy.ie|publisher=|access-date=11 October 2017|archive-date=23 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823114421/https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/captcha.jsp|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| An auctioneer and licensed grocer, he was elected to Dáil Éireann as ] (TD) for the 7-seat ] constituency at the ] for the ].<ref name=elecs_irl>{{cite web|url=http://electionsireland.org/candidate.cfm?ID=1593|title=John Jinks|work=ElectionsIreland.org|access-date=5 June 2012|archive-date=7 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207152712/http://electionsireland.org/candidate.cfm?ID=1593|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| He is most famous for having been absent, on ] August ], from a crucial vote of motion of no confidence in the ].<ref>http://www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie/D/0020/D.0020.192708160004.html</ref> This resulted in a tied vote (71-71) and the government survived only because of the casting vote of the ]. Many colourful stories have grown up over the years as to the means by which his absence from the voting lobbies was secured, although it seems most likely that it was, in fact, a deliberate expression of his political views.<ref>http://hoganstand.com/general/identity/extras/dail/stories/walkout.htm</ref> The proposed alternative government was a ]/] coalition, depending on the external support of ]. The the phase "to Jinks" now means to give bad luck to a person or situation. | |||
| He is most famous for his absence, on 16 August 1927, from a crucial vote. The ] had proposed a ] in the ] ]. They proposed an alternative coalition government with the National League, supported by ], which had just entered the Dáil. Jinks's abstention resulted in a tied vote (71–71) and the government survived on the ] of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1927-08-16/4/|title=Public Business. - No Confidence Motion – Dáil Éireann (5th Dáil) – Vol. 20 No. 21|website=Houses of the Oireachtas|date=16 August 1927|access-date=19 August 2022|archive-date=28 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828093602/https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1927-08-16/4/|url-status=live}}</ref> His absence had been unannounced and unauthorised by the party. He afterwards explained that he had been opposed to the proposed alliance between the National League, Labour and ], but did not want to create a split by voting against the party or by announcing his decision in advance. He described the "sensational rumour" of a kidnapping as "sheer invention".<ref>{{cite news |title=General election after Christmas — Probable decision if Ministry wins by-elections — Why Mr. Jinks abstained — Not in sympathy with the Triple Alliance |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1927/0818/Pg007.html#Ar00700 |access-date=23 August 2022 |newspaper=] |date=18 August 1927 |page=7 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> Many colourful stories have grown up over the years as to the means by which his absence from the voting lobbies was secured.<ref>{{cite web|title=Infamous Dail 'walk-out' saved the Government|url=http://www.irishidentity.com/extras/dail/stories/walkout.htm|website=Irish Identity|access-date=5 June 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091145/http://www.irishidentity.com/extras/dail/stories/walkout.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| The ] rapidly followed, at which he stood as an ] and was not re-elected as a ]. | |||
| Jinks resigned from the National League on 18 August, stating that he could not "remain any longer a member of a party from which my political outlook so distinctly differs".<ref>{{cite news |title=Mr. John Jinks resigns from National League|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/wit/1927/0827/Pg006.html#Ar00608 |access-date=26 July 2022 |page=6 |url-access=subscription |newspaper=The Irish Times |date=27 August 1927}}</ref> After Cumann na nGaedheal won two by-elections held on 24 August, a new general election was called. In the ], he stood as an ] candidate, but was not re-elected.<ref name=elecs_irl/> | |||
| ⚫ | In 1928 and 1934, he was elected to ] as a ] and ] candidate respectively. | ||
| ⚫ | In 1928 and 1934, he was elected to ] as a ] and ] candidate respectively.<ref name=elecs_irl/> | ||
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Irish politician (1871–1934)
| John Jinks | |
|---|---|
 Jinks as Mayor of Sligo, c. 1920s | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1927 – September 1927 | |
| Constituency | Leitrim–Sligo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Jenk (1871-05-04)4 May 1871 Drumcliff, County Sligo, Ireland |
| Died | 11 September 1934(1934-09-11) (aged 63) County Sligo, Ireland |
| Political party | National League Party |
| Other political affiliations | |
John Jinks (4 May 1871 – 11 September 1934) (often known as Alderman Jinks from his position as an Alderman on Sligo Corporation) was an Irish politician who served in Dáil Éireann from June to August 1927.
Biography
He was born as John Jenk, to Patrick Jenk (also Jinks), a farmer, and Bridget Gilmartin, of Drumcliff, County Sligo.
An auctioneer and licensed grocer, he was elected to Dáil Éireann as Teachta Dála (TD) for the 7-seat Leitrim–Sligo constituency at the June 1927 general election for the National League Party.
He is most famous for his absence, on 16 August 1927, from a crucial vote. The Labour Party had proposed a motion of no confidence in the Cumann na nGaedheal Executive Council. They proposed an alternative coalition government with the National League, supported by Fianna Fáil, which had just entered the Dáil. Jinks's abstention resulted in a tied vote (71–71) and the government survived on the casting vote of the Ceann Comhairle. His absence had been unannounced and unauthorised by the party. He afterwards explained that he had been opposed to the proposed alliance between the National League, Labour and Fianna Fáil, but did not want to create a split by voting against the party or by announcing his decision in advance. He described the "sensational rumour" of a kidnapping as "sheer invention". Many colourful stories have grown up over the years as to the means by which his absence from the voting lobbies was secured.
Jinks resigned from the National League on 18 August, stating that he could not "remain any longer a member of a party from which my political outlook so distinctly differs". After Cumann na nGaedheal won two by-elections held on 24 August, a new general election was called. In the September 1927 general election, he stood as an independent candidate, but was not re-elected.
In 1928 and 1934, he was elected to Sligo County Council as a Cumann na nGaedheal and Fine Gael candidate respectively.
References
- "John Jinks". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- "General Registrar's Office". IrishGenealogy.ie. Archived from the original on 23 August 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ "John Jinks". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- "Public Business. - No Confidence Motion – Dáil Éireann (5th Dáil) – Vol. 20 No. 21". Houses of the Oireachtas. 16 August 1927. Archived from the original on 28 August 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- "General election after Christmas — Probable decision if Ministry wins by-elections — Why Mr. Jinks abstained — Not in sympathy with the Triple Alliance". The Irish Times. 18 August 1927. p. 7. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- "Infamous Dail 'walk-out' saved the Government". Irish Identity. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- "Mr. John Jinks resigns from National League". The Irish Times. 27 August 1927. p. 6. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
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