Claim: Twomey, first elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1975, served stints as Minister of Health from 1984 to 1988, and as Minister of Public Works and Services from 1988 to 1989.
Evidence: Twomey was first elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1975. He served stints as Minister of Health (1984 to 1988) and as Minister of Public Works and Services (1988 to 1989).