Background
Lenihan, Brian was born on May 21, 1959 in Dublin. Son of Brian Lenihan.
Lenihan, Brian was born on May 21, 1959 in Dublin. Son of Brian Lenihan.
Student, Belvedere College, Dublin. Bachelor, Trinity College, Dublin. Bachelor of Laws, University Cambridge, England.
Member Dáil Oireachtas (Parliament) from Dublin West, since 1996, chairperson All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution, member committee on procedure and privileges. Minister of state for children Department Health and Children, Department Justice, Equality and Law Reform and Department Education and Science Government Ireland, 2002—2007, minister justice, equality & law reform, 2007—2008, minister finance, since 2008.
Married Patricia Ryan. 2 children.