Francis O'Brien (Irish politician) facts for kids

Francis O'Brien was born on April 7, 1943. He is an Irish politician who was a member of the Fianna Fáil political party. He served as a senator in the Irish parliament from 1989 to 2011.

Political Journey

Francis O'Brien grew up in Latton, a place near Ballybay in County Monaghan, Ireland. He became involved in local politics early in his career.

Local Government Role

From 1979 to 2003, Mr. O'Brien was a member of the Monaghan County Council. This council is a group of elected people who make decisions about local services and issues in County Monaghan. He even served as the chairman of the council from 1986 to 1987. Being the chairman means he led the meetings and represented the council.

Serving in the Seanad

In 1989, Francis O'Brien was elected to the Seanad Éireann, which is also known as the Seanad. The Seanad is like the upper house of the Irish parliament. Senators help make laws and discuss important issues for the country. He was elected by the Agricultural Panel, which means he represented people involved in farming and agriculture. He served as a senator for many years, until 2011. He did not run for re-election in the 2011 Seanad election.