Brian Stanley (politician)

For other uses, see Brian Stanley (disambiguation).
Brian Stanley
TD

Stanley in 2013
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Communications,
Climate Change and Natural Resources
Assumed office
11 May 2016
Leader Gerry Adams
Preceded by position established
Teachta Dála
Assumed office
February 2016
Constituency Laois
Teachta Dála
In office
February 2011  February 2016
Constituency Laois–Offaly
Personal details
Born January 1961 (1961-01) (age 55)
Borris-in-Ossory, Laois, Ireland
Nationality Irish
Political party Sinn Féin
Spouse(s) Caroline Dwane Stanley
Website www.brianstanley.ie

Brian Stanley (born January 1961) is an Irish Sinn Féin politician.[1] He was elected as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Laois–Offaly constituency at the 2011 general election, and again for Laois–Offaly at the 2016 general election. He serves as Sinn Féin's Spokesperson on Environment, Community and Local Government. He had contested the seat unsuccessfully at the 2002 and 2007 general elections.[2]

Stanley was elected at the 1999 local elections as a member of Port Laoise Town Council, and was re-elected in 2004, and in 2009.[2] He was elected as a member of Laois County Council for the Port Laoise electoral area at the 2004 local elections, and was re-elected in 2009.[2] His wife, Caroline Dwane Stanley, is a member of Laois County Council.

References

  1. "Mr. Brian Stanley". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 "Brian Stanley". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
Oireachtas
Preceded by
John Moloney
(Fianna Fáil)
Sinn Féin Teachta Dála for Laois–Offaly
2011–present
Incumbent
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