Seán Barrett
IrelandpoliticianMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Seán Barrett is a former Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil Éireann, known for his role in overseeing debates and maintaining order in the Irish Parliament. He served in this position from 2011 to 2016 and was a member of the Fine Gael party. Barrett's tenure was marked by a focus on parliamentary procedure and order, and he was involved in significant discussions regarding the functioning of the Dáil.
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Transport economist Seán Barrett ruled out the proposed rapid transport system for Dublin on the grounds that such a system was not a good proposition for a city with such low population density.
Dublin 4’s version of Marie Antoinette’s ‘let them eat cake’? Let them get the bus – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-08-04
Ireland· 2026-08-04
Seán Barrett was the Ceann Comhairle in 2014 when similar motions were discussed.
Is the Ceann Comhairle confidence motion unprecedented? – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-03-31
Ireland· 2025-03-31
