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04 Dec 2008

Harbour development

An article about Brian O'Shea seen on munster-express.ie

There is still no news on the proposed Harbour Development which would involve the construction of a new harbour wall outside the present East Pier it was reported last week when the Waterford Labour Deputy Brian O’Shea was informed by ... Continue reading »

23 Nov 2008

Munster Express Online » Archive » New family court to cut …

An article about Brian O'Shea seen on munster-express.ie

In a statement released to the media, Labour TD Brian O’Shea criticised the delays faced by people trying to access the court facilities in the city, because of inadequate courtroom space and a major shortage of support staff. ... Continue reading »

15 Nov 2008

The Munster Express Online » Archive » Cleaboy junction ‘a …

An article about Brian O'Shea seen on munster-express.ie

Meanwhile, Labour Party Deputy Brian O’Shea has been informed by Fred Barry, chief executive of the National Roads Authority, that as construction works at the junction of the N25 and the R680 (Portlaw Road) are now completed, ... Continue reading »

24 May 2008

Call for replacement of Bonmahon Health Centre

An article about Brian O'Shea seen on munster-express.ie

A renewed call for the provision of a new public health centre in Bonmahon has been voiced by Cllr. Ger Barron and Deputy Brian O'Shea.... Continue reading »

15 May 2008

‘Is féidir liom an cheist a chur – cé mhéad abhcóidí a bhfuil na …

An article about Brian O'Shea seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com

There was some debate on a number of amendments tabled by my colleague, Deputy Brian O’Shea, in the Dáil. The then Minister of State, Deputy Carey, said that during Committee Stage in this House, he would return to some of the matters ... Continue reading »

03 May 2008

“Protect Crystal jobs” call to government

An article about Brian O'Shea seen on munster-express.ie

Waterford Labour Dail Deputy Brian O'Shea has demanded of the government that it does everything possible to protect jobs at Waterford Crystal.... Continue reading »

24 Apr 2008

Selection Convention

An article about Brian O'Shea seen on flickr.com/photos/sryan

sryan41 posted a photo:. Selection Convention. Labour Party Ward Three Selection Convention attended by Party Leader Eamonn Gilmore Td, Brian O'Shea TD, Cllr Seamus Ryan and members of the Ward Three Branch of the Labour Party.... Continue reading »

26 Jan 2008

Third level funding:Waterford ‘severely disadvantaged’ – Brian O’Shea

An article about Brian O'Shea seen on munster-express.ie

Official figures obtained by Deputy Brian O'Shea highlight the extent to which Waterford is disadvantaged compared to other major cities regarding funding for 3rd level institutions.... Continue reading »

19 May 2007

Election Upate – Waterford

Seen on A view from the Left - Cllr Seamus Ryan's Blog

Brian O’Shea TD, Cllr Seamus Ryan, Cllr Jack Walsh and Labour Party members and supporters canvassing in Waterford City today I have just come back from a very successful canvass... Continue reading »


Who is Brian O'Shea?

Party: Labour Party

Constituency: Waterford

Brian O’Shea is an Irish Labour Party politician. He is currently the Labour Party Spokesperson for Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs.

O’Shea was born in Waterford and educated at Mount Sion C.B.S. Waterford and St. Patrick’s Training College, Drumcondra. He worked as a teacher before entering into full time politics. O’Shea was elected to Seanad Éireann in 1987. Two years later, in the 1989 general election he was elected to Dáil Éireann for the first time as a TD for the Waterford constituency in the 26th Dáil. In 1993 O’Shea became Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture (with special responsibility for Food and Horticulture). In 1994 he was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Health (with special responsibility for Mental Handicap, Public Health and Food Safety). He has previously served as Party spokesperson on Education in both the Dáil and Seanad.

-Excerpt from Wikipedia page for Brian O’Shea

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