Brian Lenihan

:Brian Lenihan was the name of two Irish politicians, father and son, who held government office in the Republic of Ireland. For the son, who is currently active in Irish politics, see Brian Lenihan, Jr.

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Republic of Ireland - Brian Lenihan, Jr

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Brian Lenihan (November 17, 1930 - November 1, 1995) was a senior Irish Fianna Fáil politician. In a long and distinguished political career he served as Minister for Justice (1964-1968), Minister for Education (1968-1969), Minister for Transport & Power (1969-1973), Minister for Foreign Affairs (1973, 1979-1981 & 1987-1989), Minister for Forestry & Fisheries (1977-1979), Minister for Agriculture (1982) and Minister for Defence (1989-1990). Lenihan was a Senator in Seanad Éireann on two occasions (1957-1961 and 1973-1977), was appointed Tánaiste in 1987 and was a defeated candidate for the office of President of Ireland in 1990.

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November 17 - 1930 - November 1 - 1995 - Irish - Fianna Fáil - Seanad Éireann - Tánaiste - President of Ireland

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He was a member of a famed family political dynasty; his father and sister both followed him into Dáil Éireann, with he and his sister (Mary O'Rourke) sitting in cabinet together. Two of his sons, Brian Lenihan, Jr and Conor Lenihan became TDs in the 1990s. Both now serve as Ministers of State (junior ministers below cabinet rank) in the government of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. His two catchphrases, no problem and on mature recollection, entered the Irish political lexicon.

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Dáil Éireann - Mary O'Rourke - Brian Lenihan, Jr - Conor Lenihan - TDs - Taoiseach - Bertie Ahern

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Brian Lenihan was born in Dundalk in County Louth. After studying in University College Dublin he qualified as a barrister from King's Inns. He practised law for a few years but he soon became a full time politician.

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Dundalk - County Louth - University College Dublin - Barrister

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