Andy Ireland
Andy Ireland | |
|---|---|
Ireland in 1976 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | James A. Haley |
| Succeeded by | Charles T. Canady (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | 8th District (1977–1983) 10th District (1983–1993) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andy Poysell Ireland August 23, 1930 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 2024 (aged 94) Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (1984–2024) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (until 1984) |
| Alma mater | Yale University Columbia University Louisiana State University |
Andrew Poysell Ireland (August 23, 1930 – October 20, 2024) was an American banker and politician from Florida. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 1993. He served eight terms, first as a Democrat, then as a Republican after switching parties in 1984.