Francis O'Brien (Irish politician) facts for kids

Francis O'Brien (born 7 April 1943) is an Irish former politician. He was a member of the Seanad, which is like the upper house of the Irish parliament. He served as a senator from 1989 to 2011. He was elected by a special group called the Agricultural Panel, which represents people involved in farming. Francis O'Brien was a member of the Fianna Fáil political party.

Political Life of Francis O'Brien

Francis O'Brien was born in 1943. He grew up in Latton, a place near Ballybay in County Monaghan, Ireland.

Local Government Role

Before becoming a senator, Francis O'Brien was active in local government. He was a member of the Monaghan County Council for many years, from 1979 to 2003. A County Council is a group of elected people who make decisions about local services and issues in a county, like roads, housing, and libraries. He even served as the chairman of the Council from 1986 to 1987.

Serving in the Seanad

In 1989, Francis O'Brien was elected to the Seanad. The Seanad is part of Ireland's parliament, helping to review and discuss new laws. He continued to serve as a senator for many terms. He decided not to run for election again in 2011.

Business Interests

Besides his political work, Francis O'Brien was also involved in business. He had interests in land and property. For example, in 2006, he bought a large piece of agricultural land in Inniskeen, County Monaghan. He hoped this land might be used for building houses in the future.