Background
Delaney was born in Douglas in 1943 and attended Street Mary"s School.
Delaney was born in Douglas in 1943 and attended Street Mary"s School.
He was once called "one of the Island"s most outspoken politicians". He remained in this position until his elevation to the Legislative Council in 1995. He raised concerns about immigration and the settlement of asylum seekers to the Isle of Manitoba in 2002.
In 2005 he sought re-election to the Council for a third term, but after three rounds of unsuccessful voting the House of Keys elevated Honorary Alex Downie instead.
He became the Member for Social Security in August 2005. He is also a former Minister in Sir Miles Walker"s Council.
Delaney stood down from the House of Keys in October 2006 due to ill health. Chairman of the Board of Social Security, 1976-1980
Chairman of the Civil Defence Commission, 1976-1981
Chairman of the Manx Electric Railway Board, 1981-1983
Chairman of the Isle of Manitoba Passenger Transport Board, 1983-1985
Minister of Local Government and the Environment, 1986-1989.
He became a member of the Douglas Town Council in 1972 and remained in that post until he stood for the Keys in 1976 in Douglas East. Delaney then fought the ensuing by-election in Douglas West and became a Member of the House of Keys again.