Séamus Brennan (born February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 318 days remaining (319 in leap years). Events 1742 - Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, becomes British Prime Minister. 1804 - First Barbary War: Stephen Decatur leads a raid to burn the pirate-held frigate Philadelphia. 1838... February 16, 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). Events January-February January 1 - Nationalisation of UK railways to form British Railways. Arab militants lay siege to the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. First day of the Italian republican constitution. January 4... 1948) is a senior Irish Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil politician. He is currently a TD or td may stand for: Chad, ISO country code tank destroyer Teachta Dála (TD), Member of lower house of Irish Parliament, Dáil Éireann Territorial Decoration, awarded for twelve years service in the British Territorial Army touchdown Toronto-Dominion Bank and TD Bank Financial Group Tower Defense tracking... Teachta Dála for Dublins Hapenny Bridge. Beyond it, the dome of the 18th century Custom House and Liberty Hall, the citys tallest building. Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath in Irish) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast... Dublin South and The Minister for Social & Family Affairs is the chief person at the Department of Social & Family Affairs in the Irish Government. The Department formulates appropriate social protection policies and administers and manages the delivery of statutory and non-statutory schemes and services. The Department is responsible for the... Minister for Social & Family Affairs. He has previously served as Minister for Tourism & Transport (1989-1991), Minister for Tourism, Transport & Communications (1991-1992), Minister for Education (1992-1993) and Minister for Transport (2002-2004).

Séamus Brennan was born in This article is about the city in Ireland. For other uses of the name, see Galway (disambiguation). Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) is the largest city in the province of Connacht in Ireland. The city is located on the west coast of Ireland on the north-eastern corner of Galway Bay in... Galway and was educated at St. Joseph's Secondary School, This article is about the city in Ireland. For other uses of the name, see Galway (disambiguation). Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) is the largest city in the province of Connacht in Ireland. The city is located on the west coast of Ireland on the north-eastern corner of Galway Bay in... Galway, The National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) (Irish: Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh) can trace its existence to 1845 as Queens College, Galway and was known until recently as University College, Galway (UCG) and is located in Galway, Ireland. The college opened for teaching in 1849 as Queens... University College Galway and University College Dublin - National University of Ireland, Dublin - more commonly University College Dublin (UCD) - is Irelands largest university, with over 20,000 students. The university is located in Dublin, Ireland. The university is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland. The terms of the Universities Act, 1997... University College Dublin where he studied Economics and Commerce. He found an interest in politics during his teens when he canvassed for Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil during elections. In the early 1970's he succeeded Tommy Mullins as Secretary General of Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil. He began to revamp the party structure with the setting up of a national executive. Brennan studied and was impressed by the Presidential Election in the The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America¹, the States, or (archaically) Columbia — is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii... United States in 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). Events January-February January 12 - UN Security Council votes 11-1 to admit the Palestinian Liberation Organization January 15 - Would-be Gerald Ford presidential assassin Sara Jane Moore is sentenced to life in prison January 16... 1976. He applied new techniques such as marketing strategies and opinion polls to the Irish general election the following year. This resulted in the biggest ever parliamentary majority for any party. Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil and John Mary Jack Lynch (Ir. Seán Ó Loingsigh) (15 August 1917 - 20 October 1999), was the fourth Taoiseach of Ireland. He served two periods in office; 1966 to 1973 and 1977 to 1979. Lynch was first elected as a Fianna Fáil TD in 1948 and at each subsequent election... Jack Lynch were back in power. Brennan was appointed to Seanad Éireann (English: Senate of Ireland), the Irish Senate, is the upper house of the Oireachtas: the parliament of the Republic of Ireland1. Unlike the lower house, Dáil Éireann, the Senate is not directly elected but consists of a mixture of members chosen by various methods... Seanad Éireann.

In 1979 is a common year starting on Monday. Events January January 1 - United States and the Peoples Republic of China establish diplomatic relations January 4 - State of Ohio agrees to pay $675,000 to families of dead and injured in Kent State University shootings. January 7 - Vietnam and Vietnam... 1979 he supported George Colley (1925 - 1983), was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected as a Fianna Fáil TD in 1961 and at each election until his death. Colley served as Minister for Education (1965-1966), Minister for Industry & Commerce (1966-1970), Minister for Finance (1970-1973 & 1977... George Colley in the Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil leadership contest, caused by the retirement of John Mary Jack Lynch (Ir. Seán Ó Loingsigh) (15 August 1917 - 20 October 1999), was the fourth Taoiseach of Ireland. He served two periods in office; 1966 to 1973 and 1977 to 1979. Lynch was first elected as a Fianna Fáil TD in 1948 and at each subsequent election... Jack Lynch. However, Charles James Haughey (born September 16, 1925) was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland. He served three periods as Taoiseach: from 1979 to 1981, from March to December 1982, and from 1987 to 1992. He was first elected as a Fianna Fáil TD in 1957 and held... Charles Haughey was narrowly successful and a new Secretary General of the party was appointed. In 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday. Events January-February January - Sarawak Chamber found January 1 - Greece enters the EEC January 1 - Palau becomes self-governing January 4 - Sheffield police arrests Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper January 10 Townsville International Airport opens (aus) January 16 - Protestant gunmen shoot and... 1981 Brennan was elected to Dáil Éireann is the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of the Republic of Ireland1. It is directly elected at least once in every five years under the system of proportional representation by means of the Single Transferable Vote. Its powers are similar to those of lower... Dáil Éireann and has been returned at every election ever since then. In the early 1980's he was a prominent member of the Gang of 22 who tried unsuccessfully to wrestle control of the Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil party from Charles James Haughey (born September 16, 1925) was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland. He served three periods as Taoiseach: from 1979 to 1981, from March to December 1982, and from 1987 to 1992. He was first elected as a Fianna Fáil TD in 1957 and held... Charles Haughey. It was expected that Brennan would join the The Progressive Democrats (in Irish An Páirtí Daonlathach) is a free market liberal party in the Republic of Ireland founded in 1985. It is a member of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party (ELDR), which is a constituent part of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe... Progressive Democrats when thay were founded by Desmond O'Malley in 1985 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events Environmental and weather change Asian Tiger Mosquito, an invasive species is first found in Houston, Texas May 25 - Bangladesh is hit by a tropical cyclone and storm surge which kills approximately 10,000 people. September 19 - 8... 1985 but instead he remained with Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil.

In 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. Events Environmental change Varroa destructor, an invasive parasite is found in the US October 15 - Hurricane force winds cause extensive damage in southern England. January January 1 - Frobisher Bay, Northwest Territories, changes its name to Iqaluit. In 1999... 1987 Charles James Haughey (born September 16, 1925) was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland. He served three periods as Taoiseach: from 1979 to 1981, from March to December 1982, and from 1987 to 1992. He was first elected as a Fianna Fáil TD in 1957 and held... Charles Haughey's Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil were back in power and Brennan was rewarded by being appointed Minister of State with responsibility for Trade and Marketing. In 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events January January 7 - Akihito becomes Emperor of Japan following the death of Hirohito. The Heisei period begins January 8 - the Kegworth Air Disaster - A British Midland Boeing 737 crashes on approach to East Midlands Airport - 44 dead... 1989 he became a full Cabinet Minister when he was appointed Minister for Tourism & Transport. In 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events January January 2 - Sharon Pratt Dixon is sworn in as mayor of Washington, DC becoming the first black woman to lead a city of that size and importance. January 4 - The United Nations Security Council votes unanimously... 1991 the Communications portfolio came under the control of Brennan. In 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events January January - The Internet Society is formed. January 1 Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt replaces Javier Pérez de Cuéllar of Peru as United Nations Secretary-General George H. W. Bush becomes the first... 1992 Albert Reynolds (born November 3, 1932) was the eighth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland from 1992 to 1994. He was first elected in 1977 and retained his Dáil seat until his retirement in 2002. Reynolds has served as Minister for Posts & Telegraphs (1979-1981), Minister for Transport... Albert Reynolds succeeded Haughey as The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet1. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann (the lower house of parliament), and must, while he or... Taoiseach. Brennan was one of the few ministers in Charles James Haughey (born September 16, 1925) was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland. He served three periods as Taoiseach: from 1979 to 1981, from March to December 1982, and from 1987 to 1992. He was first elected as a Fianna Fáil TD in 1957 and held... Charles Haughey's Cabinet who remained in Reynolds' new government. He was appointed Minister for Education. In 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003) Events January January 1 - Czechoslovakia divides. Establishment of independent Slovakia and Czech Republic. January 3 - In Moscow, George H. W. Bush and... 1993 the Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil- The Irish Labour Party is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. In 1912 James Connolly and James Larkin advocated the creation of an Irish Labour party. This party would represent the workers in the expected Home Rule parliament. It was established as a congress of trade... Labour coalition came to power and Brennan was demoted to A Minister of State, in the Republic of Ireland, is a junior minister of non-cabinet rank, attached to one or more Departments of State of the the cabinet. Unlike other cabinet ministers who are appointed by the President of Ireland on the advice of the Taoiseach, with the prior... Minister of State for Commerce & Technology.

In 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. It was the first year of the International Decade of the Worlds Indigenous People (1995- 2005): http://www.unesco.org/culture/indigenous/ Events January January 1 Austria, Finland and Sweden enter the European Union Fred West, accused... 1995 the new Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil leader, Patrick Bartholemew Ahern ( Irish: Pádraig Parthalán Ó hEachtairn) (born September 12, 1951), commonly called Bertie Ahern is an Irish politician. He is currently the tenth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, leading a Fianna Fáil- Progressive Democrats coalition government. He is currently the third... Bertie Ahern named his new Front Bench. Brennan became Fianna Fáil spokesman for Transport, Energy & Communications. In 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Reef. Events January January 3 - NBCs Today Show Bryant Gumbel signs off for the last time January 8 - Mister Rogers receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame... 1997 Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil returned to power and Brennan became Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Departments of An Taoiseach and Defence. He was promoted to The Minister for Transport is the chief person at the Department of Transport in the Irish Government. The Minister and the Department are responsible for implementing an integrated transport policy. The integrated policy will be designed as far as possible to overcome existing delays, bottlenecks and congestion and to provide... Minister for Transport in 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. It was designated: International Year of Ecotourism and Mountains National Science Year in the United Kingdom Autism Awareness Year in the United Kingdom Events January Euro banknotes in circulation throughout the twelve countries of the European Union that... 2002.

In the cabinet reshuffle of September 2004, Brennan was moved to the post of The Minister for Social & Family Affairs is the chief person at the Department of Social & Family Affairs in the Irish Government. The Department formulates appropriate social protection policies and administers and manages the delivery of statutory and non-statutory schemes and services. The Department is responsible for the... Minister for Social & Family Affairs. It is an This page is a candidate to be moved to Wiktionary. If the page can be expanded into an encyclopedic article, rather than a dictionary definition, please do so and remove this message. Otherwise, you can help by formatting it per the Wiktionary guidelines in preparation for the move. The term... open secret that this move was contrary to Brennan's wishes, and was widely seen as a demotion. It has also been stated that Brennan was originally going to be sacked from the government and would have been if it wasn't for the intervention of the The Tánaiste (plural: Tánaistithe), or more formally An Tánaiste, is the deputy prime minister of the Republic of Ireland1. The Tánaiste is appointed by the President of Ireland upon the nomination of the Taoiseach ( prime minister). The word was historically an Irish... Tánaiste, Mary Harney, (born March 11, 1953) is a senior Irish Progressive Democrats politician and the current Minister for Health & Children. She has been a TD for Dublin constituencies since 1981. She has been the leader of the Progressive Democrats since 1993, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade &... Mary Harney.