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Ned O'Sullivan

b. 1950

Irish politician

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About Ned O'Sullivan

Born 1950. Ned O'Sullivan is an Irish politician.

Ned O'Sullivan (born 25 November 1950) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician who served as a Senator for the Labour Panel from July 2007 to January 2025.

He was a member of Listowel Town Council from 1985 to 2007 and Kerry County Council from 1991 to 2007. He was an unsuccessful Fianna Fáil candidate in the Kerry North constituency at the 1989 Irish general election and at the 1992 general election. He was the Fianna Fáil Seanad spokesperson on Transport, Sport, Tourism and Sport. In June 2011, it was revealed that 3,600 premium line votes from a phone in Leinster House at a cost of €2,600 to the Irish taxpayer helped Michael Healy-Rae win Celebrities Go Wild in 2007. O'Sullivan admitted making "around a dozen" calls and texts to support Healy-Rae after being asked to do so by Healy-Rae's campaign manager.

He did not contest the 2025 Seanad election.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
University College Dublin
Positions held
Senator of Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ned O'Sullivan?

Irish politician

When was Ned O'Sullivan born?

Ned O'Sullivan was born on 25 November 1950 in Listowel.

What is Ned O'Sullivan's occupation?

Ned O'Sullivan is a politician.

What nationality is Ned O'Sullivan?

Ned O'Sullivan is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ned O'Sullivan

· Wikidata: Q142592

· DBpedia: Ned O'Sullivan

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