Brian Swift (born 2 May 1952) is a former Irish

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politician. A solicitor by profession, he was an unsuccessful candidate at the

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and November 1982 general elections. He was elected to Waterford County Council and Waterford City Council, and served as

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in 1986.Kenny, Shane and Keane, Fergal Irish Politics Now: 'This Week' Guide to the 25th Dáil, Dingle, County Kerry: Brandon/RTÉ, 1987, page 217. He was Mayor for a second term in 1998–1999. He was elected to

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as a Fianna Fáil

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(TD) for the

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constituency at the 1987 general election. He lost his seat at the 1989 general election.

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1952 births Living people Fianna Fáil TDs Members of the 25th Dáil People from Waterford (city) Irish solicitors Mayors of Waterford Local councillors in County Waterford {{TeachtaDála-stub