Former Arts Minister Séamus Brennan dies

GaillimhIarthair · July 09, 2008, 08:31:42 AM

The former Fianna Fáil Minister, Séamus Brennan, died in the early hours of this morning at his home in Churchtown in Dublin.

He was 60, and had been unwell for some time.

Séamus Brennan was appointed Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism on 14 June 2007 but after the resignation of Bertie Ahern he stepped down from the Cabinet.

He had been on the Fianna Fáil front bench, whether in Government or in Opposition, continuously since 1987.

A former General Secretary of Fianna Fáil (1973-1980), he was first elected to the Dáil in 1981.

Born in Galway, he made his home in Dublin from the early 1970s, and represented Dublin South from the time the constituency was created.

Tankie · July 09, 2008, 09:22:38 AM

Very Sad, I didnt even know he was ill.

T Fearon · July 09, 2008, 09:32:46 AM

Sad news. Surprised he was only 60, as he seemed to be around for ever. Once saw him at the Berkley Court Hotel, think it was the day of the Czech Republic game just before USA 94 and didn't seem to be trying to hog the limelight like a lot of other politicians who were also there

Bogball XV · July 09, 2008, 10:11:32 AM

A decent politician who unlike many of them didn't seem to be in it for himself. He tried to introduce many new initiatives and thought outside the box and unlike Ahern and his minions he wasn't confined by what the media thought about him.
I knew he was sick but had heard that he was in remission.

Gnevin · July 09, 2008, 10:36:05 AM

Very sad , thought he done a great job in transport a few years back

stephenite · July 09, 2008, 10:48:52 AM

Terrible news

magpie seanie · July 09, 2008, 11:41:09 AM

Thought he was fairly decent and honest and hardworking. One of the few who seemed to actually remember that he was serving the people and not his own interests. Got a shock when I heard the news as didn't realise he was ill. RIP.

magickingdom · July 09, 2008, 06:45:12 PM

very sad to hear that, always struck me as decent and very able politician, certainly left the place better than he found it. RIP

ziggysego · July 09, 2008, 09:54:20 PM

Didn't even know he was ill.

Rest in Peace Séamus.

RedandGreenSniper · July 10, 2008, 07:50:21 AM

He did his country a lot of service. RIP

dublinfella · July 10, 2008, 10:01:58 AM

RIP.

AZOffaly · July 10, 2008, 11:06:43 AM

RIP Seamus Brennan, one of the decent ones.

liihb · July 10, 2008, 11:52:36 AM

Great quote about him this morning on the radio. When the Greens were joining the government last year he said something to this effect
"Ye're not playing junior hurling any more lads, you're playing senior now, but don't worry, you're playing with lads with All Ireland medals!"

RIP