Ciaran Brogan
| Ciaran Brogan | |
|---|---|
| Councillor | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office June 2004 | |
| Constituency | Letterkenny Electoral Area |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Residence | Letterkenny |
| Profession | Businessman |
Ciaran Brogan is an Irish businessman and Fianna Fáil politician from County Donegal. He is a member of Donegal County Council, representing the Letterkenny Electoral Area, and is a member of Letterkenny Town Council.[1][2] He topped the poll in elections in 2004 and 2009.[3][4]
Brogan owns SARK Construction Ltd, based in Letterkenny. Several members of Donegal County Council, including Barry O'Neill, have queried how €4.812 million was spent on SARK's council-backed housing development in Dungloe.[5] The company is known to have received contracts worth more than €10 million.[6] SARK Construction is also a recognised tax defaulter.[7] However, Brogan has vowed to "carefully monitor" any comments made in the council chamber concerning himself or Sark Construction.[8]
He is a known long-term supporter of former government minister Jim McDaid, and walked out in support of McDaid when McDaid withdrew his support for Fianna Fáil in acrimonious circumstances in November 2009.[9] This incident played a significant role in the McDaid faction being left without a candidate ahead of the 2011 general election, and led to the rise of Charlie McConalogue whom Fianna Fáil selected as its candidate instead.[10] Brogan is considered by many to be a successor to McDaid.[10][11] He declined to run as an independent following this snub by party headquarters.[11] In June 2012, he threatened to make Donegal County Council "unworkable."[12] In November 2012, he clashed with Mayor of Donegal Frank McBrearty, Jnr in the chamber.[13]
In 2006, Brogan claimed €3,499 in expenses for his role on the HSE's Regional West Forum, while in 2007 this increased to €4,041.[14] He has been Mayor of Letterkenny in the past.[15] He was also instrumental in the motion that led to Donegal County Council supporting Dana Rosemary Scallon's candidacy for President of Ireland in 2011.[16]
References
- ↑ "Letterkenny Electoral Area". Donegal County Council. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ "Ciaran Brogan". Fianna Fáil. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ "Ciaran Brogan". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ "A close race and a long night for candidates". Donegal Democrat. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2009.
- ↑ Ashmore, Chris (11 October 2011). "Questions raised about €4.81m Dungloe housing contract". Donegal Now. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ↑ Harkin, Greg (20 August 2011). "FF councillor's firm given €10m". Irish Independent. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
- ↑ "Donegal tax defaulters pay out £1.4 million". Donegal Democrat. 15 March 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2010.
- ↑ "'Tendering deficiencies' linked to Councillor Brogan's company". Highland Radio. 11 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ↑ "McDaid may vote against Government". RTÉ News. 30 November 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2009.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 McGee, Declan; O'Donnell, Ciaran (24 November 2010). "McDaid faction could be left without candidate". Donegal Democrat. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Brogan: ‘I will not stand in election race’". Donegal Daily. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2011.
- ↑ "Cllr Ciaran Brogan refutes Sinn Fein claims that he said he's make Council unworkable". Highland Radio. 27 June 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ↑ "Claims of lying and bullying in Council chamber". Donegal News. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ↑ "Councillors claim €35,000 of HSE expenses". Donegal Democrat. 7 April 2008. Retrieved 7 April 2008.
- ↑ Nic Pháidín, Michelle (9 May 2007). "'Arrogant' HSE criticised over salary threat". Donegal Democrat. Retrieved 9 May 2007.
- ↑ "Council unanimously backs Dana". Donegal Democrat. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2011.