Brian Mullooly (born 21 February 1935) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil party politician known for serving as Cathaoirleach in November 1996, and from 1997 to 2002.[1]
Brian Mullooly | |
|---|---|
| Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann | |
| In office 16 November 1996 – 27 November 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Liam Naughten |
| Succeeded by | Liam T. Cosgrave |
| In office 17 September 1997 – 12 September 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Liam T. Cosgrave |
| Succeeded by | Rory Kiely |
| Senator | |
| In office 8 October 1981 – 12 September 2002 | |
| Constituency | Labour Panel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 February 1935 Strokestown, County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse | Nancy Mullooly |
| Children | 8 |
| Education | Summerhill College |
| Alma mater | St Patrick's College, Dublin |
He was born in Strokestown, County Roscommon, and educated at Summerhill College, Sligo and at St Patrick's College, Dublin. He worked as a national school teacher before becoming involved in politics. Mullooly served in Seanad Éireann for over twenty years, holding the post of Cathaoirleach from 16 November to 27 November 1996 and from 1997 to 2002.
References
edit- ^ "Brian Mullooly". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 8 November 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2010.