Frank McBrearty Jnr

Cllr
Frank McBrearty Jnr
Donegal County Councillor
Assumed office
June 2009
Constituency Stranorlar electoral area
Personal details
Political party Independent
Other political
affiliations		 Labour Party (2009–13)

Frank McBrearty Jnr is an Irish politician and businessman. The son of Frank McBrearty Snr, McBrearty became known nationally as a result of the Morris Tribunal's ruling that police had tried to frame him for the 1996 murder of Richie Barron. McBrearty pursued the Irish state in a long-running legal battle to restore his good name. In 2005, he settled all his claims against the Irish state.[1][2]

McBrearty was in court in 2012, when a landmark judgement found in favour of him and his wife against Allied Irish Banks (AIB).[3]

Politics

McBrearty ran in the 2009 local elections for the Labour Party.[4] He stood in the Stranorlar local electoral area, and was elected to Donegal County Council.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "Frank McBrearty Jnr settles claims with State". BreakingNews.ie. 20 September 2005. Archived from the original on 9 March 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2005.
  2. ↑ "I'm not someone to be messed with – McBrearty". Donegal News. 12 April 2012. Archived from the original on 9 March 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  3. ↑ "McBrearty delighted with bank settlement". Donegal Democrat. Johnston Press. 19 May 2012. Archived from the original on 9 March 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  4. ↑ Regan, Mary (30 April 2009). "Frank McBrearty Jnr confirmed as Labour candidate". Irish Examiner. Thomas Crosbie Holdings. Archived from the original on 9 March 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
  5. ↑ "Stranorlar Electoral Area". Donegal County Council. 18 April 2013. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
  6. ↑ "Local Elections: Stranorlar – Donegal County Council (Ulster)". ElectionsIreland.org. 5 June 2009.
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