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.

Out of Government

Lenihan remained active in politics right up to his death five years later. Bitter at what he saw as his betrayal by the Progressive Democrats, he campaigned for Fianna Fáil to coalesce with Labour instead, something which did eventually happen after the 1992 general election. He also reviewed books in national newspapers, where he revealed the full depth of his intellectual abilities, abilities he had played down in his public persona when a minister.

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