He was the only Fianna Fáil TD, out of 47 outgoing TD's in Dublin constituencies, returned in the Dublin region.[87]. Over the years, Linehan’s legacy has grown as his foundation continues to support many programs within various arts organizations, including the National Screen Institute, the Stratford Festival and the Canadian Film Centre. By 19 he was an “executive trainee” for Odeon cinemas in Toronto. In March 2002, Linehan was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and was soon admitted to hospital. [93] On 26 December 2009, TV3 reported that Lenihan had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He has also accused members of the ECB executives of briefing against Ireland and of "betrayal". [76] After 20 minutes, the call was restarted, with the clients now muted. No Irish Minister has ever had to do this before. [44] His 2006 intervention to assist with the development of emergency legislation when it emerged rapists were being freed from jail was seen as a major factor in his promotion to the Department of Finance. "Someone asked you," he reminded her, "if there was any place you hadn't been, and you said, 'Paris, unless you count … [citation needed] The post was available due to the loss of previous Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform Michael McDowell in the election. The interview was a disaster and Linehan was told afterward that it wouldn’t be aired. [76], On 2 October 2010, Lenihan denied that he was heckled, with his spokesperson stating: "A number of media organisations were on the call. [citation needed] He was involved in a proposal to outlaw domestic spanking in June 2005. [5], Lenihan is a member of a famous Irish political dynasty. In February 2008, an Irish Department of Finance presentation stated that: ".. any requirement to provide open-ended/legally binding State guarantees which would expose the Exchequer to the risk of very significant costs are not regarded as part of the toolkit for successful crisis management and resolution. [25], In his first term as Minister of State for Children, Lenihan announced a new news television programme targeting young people, dealt with matters relating to the internet and pedophilia, announced changes to Ireland's adoption laws and increased the numbers of gardaí employed in the Central Vetting Unit which assesses childcare workers. The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation was established from the proceeds of Linehan’s estate—valued at $4 million—for the benefit of young filmmakers. He began lecturing law at Trinity College Dublin in 1984 and in the same year was called to the Irish Bar. [108] He was buried in the Church of Ireland graveyard at Saint David's Church, Kilsallaghan, County Dublin, near where he grew up. Published June 4, 2004 Updated June 4, 2004 . In December 2009, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In July 2010, after the a revised business plan was published it was revealed that it is now predicting a possible profit of €1bn, with the possibility of losses of up to €800m, after an initially projection of more than €4bn in profit. He was survived by his wife, their two children, his mother, three brothers and one sister. 'To say the least we are extremely disappointed and disturbed to find that, only months after being led to believe that 40% of loans were income producing, the real figure is actually 25%. He unveiled three government budgets within the space of fourteen months, nationalised Anglo Irish Bank and unveiled the National Asset Management Agency or NAMA. [3] They remained together until Wagman's death by suicide in 2002; [3] however, Linehan was very guarded about his personal life, acknowledging only to his closest friends and never publicly that Wagman was anything more than a platonic … As a result of the bailout required following Lenihan's renewed bank guarantee, the government's coalition partner, the Green Party, called for an early election and withdrew from government on 23 January 2011. He was the Deputy Leader of Fianna Fáil and party Spokesperson for Finance until his death. [98][99] However, the journalist in question who made the disclosure, Ursula Halligan, received support for report from many publications and journalists, including the political bi-weekly Village magazine, Ger Colleran (then editor of the Irish Daily Star), The Irish Times and The Phoenix magazine, who stated that "If a report of the finance minister facing a serious illness while simultaneously grappling with the biggest financial crisis in the history of the state is not in the public interest, then nothing is". That summer his partner of more than 30 years, Dr. Zane Wagman, committed suicide. [59][60] In September 2009, Lenihan announced €54 billion would be given by NAMA to Irish banks in exchange for an estimated €77 billion in loans. Brian Richard Linehan (September 3, 1944 – June 4, 2004) was a Canadian television host from Hamilton, Ontario, best known for his celebrity interviews on the longrunning talk show City Lights. (first class). When a journalist was forced to cancel an interview with director Eric Till at the last minute Linehan filled in, even though he had never been on camera. He is quoted as saying that he tried to capture “the whole human being, or the whole career in perspective.”. The deal became a part of the European sovereign debt crisis debate. "It's not just sufficient in itself obviously for credit flow, it's certainly an important and necessary part of restructuring our banking system, of that there's no doubt, in terms of improving as a location for funding of banking operations," said Mr. Cowen. Considered a "close ally" of Brian Cowen, Lenihan was promoted to the office of Minister for Finance, following the election of Cowen as Taoiseach on 7 May 2008. The Government has maintained that NAMA's purchase of bad loans from the banks with State bonds would increase the flow of credit in the economy since the plan was unveiled April 2009. A noted Canadian journalist and celebrity interviewer, Linehan was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1946. [citation needed] Although not a member of the cabinet, the Minister was allowed to attend cabinet meetings. Today's revised figures say that if they recover the full value of the loans plus 10% it will result in a profit of €3.9bn. [75] Another investor on the line stated "this is the worst conference call ever". [67] Brian is related to Jacqueline J Linehan and Pete M Linehan as well as 3 additional people. [92] Leader of the Opposition Enda Kenny wished him well in a speech. [11] Lenihan's time as Minister for Finance was dominated by the financial and banking crises which faced Ireland in the late 2000s. Father Les was an Irish boozer and wife-beater, his sons destined to a life of sweat and peril in the foundry. [56], On 7 April 2009, Lenihan delivered an emergency budget overriding the measures previously announced, amounting to a further €3.25bn increases in taxes and reductions in spending programmes in the current year, as well as corresponding fiscal changes to future years. 1999 Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle or Performing Arts Program or Series, Ryerson Review of Journalism: “Life of Brian”, Toronto Star: “Somewhere, Brian Linehan is chuckling”, The Globe and Mail: “It’s Linehan, no question”, Brian Richard Linehan, television host, celebrity interviewer (born 3 September 1943 in. [57], The emergency budget also saw the announcement of the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), designed to house banking assets. In September 2009, Lenihan expressed a similar view, saying it would lead to more lending for business and households. He said the banks had shown 'remarkable generosity' towards their borrowers, adding that NAMA had no intention of maintaining that approach. Before he died in 2004, Canada’s best-known celebrity interviewer, Brian Linehan, became as famous as the people he interviewed. He was initially Minister for Justice, but was promoted to the post of Minister for Finance one year later. [32] He addressed a United Nations committee on children's rights in September 2006. Best Host in a Lifestyle or Performing Arts Program or Series. By 1989, the long-form interview format of “City Lights” had become less popular, and Citytv replaced the show with “Movie Television,” a fast-paced, magazine-style entertainment program that Linehan co-hosted with Jeanne Beker. Lenihan was often deployed as a representative of government on topical issues or television shows, and was known for giving his own personal opinion on some matters. [75] Another was heard saying "short Ireland" before adding "why not short Citi too?". He was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma two years ago. Originally from Montreal, he lives in Toronto with his wife, Gail, and their three children. Oireachtas, 2008 The Houses of the Oireachtas, This page was last edited on 24 January 2021, at 11:49. [94] The Sunday Times then reported that "a number of authoritative sources" had said the claim was true. [26][27][28][29] Lenihan retained the post of Minister of State for Children in 2005, when the government upgraded it to a cross-departmental role allowing all those in government whose job it is to look after the interests of children to work under one aegis. [73] Global investors approved the measures introduced by Lenihan, with Irish government bonds receiving a boost following the Budget. [61] The legislation enacting NAMA was passed in Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann before being signed by President Mary McAleese during November 2009. There was no heckling – indeed, participants congratulated the Minister and the NTMA. Referred to at home and abroad in such terms as "the harshest budget in decades", "the most austere Budget in the history of the State" and "what can only be described as one of the toughest Budgets in the history of the State",[68][69][70] it was marked by pay cuts for the public sector, and social welfare cuts. [17] When three Irishmen fled convictions on terrorism charges they had received in Colombia, the Minister described their return as "most unhelpful to the peace process". --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. Linehan soon became renowned for his meticulous research—he spent much of his spare time compiling research files that were often inches thick—comprehensive reporting, and intimate rapport with his subjects. On 6 December 2010, the Financial Times annual survey of the 19 Eurozone finance ministers, ranked by European economists, named Brian Lenihan as the Eurozone's worst Finance Minister for the second year in a row. There are 40+ professionals named "Brian Linehan", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. He was elected a foundation scholar of the college in 1979. Brian Linehan | Waikato, New Zealand | Retired | 71 connections | View Brian's homepage, profile, activity, articles [13] Following his re-election at the 1997 general election[14] Lenihan became Chairman of the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution. [66] The comments, which appear in internal Department of Finance documents released under the Freedom of Information Act, were made by senior IMF official Steven Seelig who will join the board of NAMA in May 2010. The parody (quoted in George Anthony's Starring Brian Linehan) encapsulates his ability to recreate a milieu and ambience, and his intimate tone, along with a propensity for name-dropping. The second best result is Brian C Linehan age 40s in Chester, NJ. Published June 4, 2004 . [79] This led in turn to questions about the value of Irish government bonds, and they were re-rated to AA- on 6 October. [45] The Minister warned in an interview the following day with Economics Editor for RTÉ George Lee that the public need not react "on the basis of unfounded allegations made on radio programmes". At least, that's what she thought they were going to be talking about. Select this result to view Brian C Linehan's phone number, address, and more. The wife with 1,001 ways to kill her enemies: Barbara Amiel - wife of disgraced tycoon Conrad Black - says she wants her (many) foes guillotined or poisoned with ebola in … [19][20] Appearing on The Week in Politics in the wake of unfounded allegations published by a number of Sunday newspapers on Liam Lawlor's death in October 2005, Lenihan said Lawlor's legacy would be the setting up of a Press Council to deal with such matters as they arose in future and was also among the politicians who paid tribute to Lawlor in Dáil Éireann. "[76][77], The Department of Finance has stated that the reports were inaccurate, stating: "The Minister was not interrupted as reported by the Telegraph. [citation needed] They are the only father-son pair to have held that office. [15] He defended the government again in February 2005, this time against Sinn Féin who he suggested were "milking the peace process for political gain". He served in this position until 2002, when he was appointed Minister of State for Children. He was involved in a dispute with the Labour Party over its leader Pat Rabbitte's desire for a presidential election in 2004; Lenihan said the party was "turning the presidency into a political football". He was an acting professional and maker, known for 17th Annual Gemini Honours (2002), Linehan (1998) and Offences into the future (1970). [4] They had one son named Tom and one daughter named Claire. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin West constituency from 1996 to 2011. NAMA chairman Frank Daly said the plan confirmed that the five institutions covered by NAMA had not disclosed or had been unaware of the extent of the financial crisis afflicting their borrowers. He also donated 30 years’ worth of research material, correspondences, photographs and recordings to the Toronto International Film Festival’s Film Reference Library. On 9 December 2009, the government budget for 2010 was delivered. LONDON — Brian Lenihan, who as Ireland’s finance minister led the nation’s effort to fend off bankruptcy during the worldwide economic collapse, died on Friday at his home in Dublin. The IMF estimated in their published report the domestic banks would face losses of up to €35 billion, though the department pointed out this would be partly funded from operating profits and provisions already taken against some loan losses.[66]. Lock. Cowen was responding to reports published on 8 February that the IMF had told Lenihan in April 2009 that the NAMA would not lead to a significant increase in lending by the banks. Brian Lenihan, co-chair of Choate’s Business Department, has more than 25 years of experience advising private equity funds in a broad range of financing transactions, including leveraged buyouts, majority and minority recapitalizations, and growth equity investments. He previously said that the government's objective in restructuring the banks through NAMA was to "generate more access to credit for Irish business at this critical time". Lenihan was later awarded an LL.M. I'm really shocked that a story like that could be broadcast at Christmas". [3], In December 2009, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He had chosen the site during a visit to the graveyard the previous December.[109][110][111]. Linehan also hosted awards shows and network specials, including the Genie Awards (which he hosted five times), and did brief entertainment reports for radio stations CFRB and CHFI. [48] By late 2010, the costs were so high that the government sought help from the ECB and IMF (see below). Brian’s grandfather Patrick Lenihan served as a Fianna Fail TD and his aunt Mary O’Rourke also served in cabinet. In a personal statement on 4 January 2010, detailing the precise nature of his illness, Lenihan said he underwent tests prior to Christmas which identified a blockage at the entrance to his pancreas. [39] His first function as Minister for Justice was to attend the graduation of newly trained members of the Garda Síochána Reserve on 16 June 2007. [62][63] Lenihan identified nine prospective NAMA board members on 22 December 2009. [52][53] This caused a backlash against the government and backbench unease; one Fianna Fáil TD, Joe Behan, left the party in protest. He was declared elected on the fifth count without reaching the quota with his first preference vote declining from 32.7% in 2007 to just 15.2%. This article was published more than 10 years ago. Linehan conducted more than 2,000 interviews with such celebrities as Margaret Atwood, Barbra Streisand, Paul Newman, Norman Jewison, Jane Fonda, Sophia Loren, and Clint Eastwood. Minutes of a private meeting at the department between Mr. Lenihan and IMF officials on 29 April 2009 last state that the "IMF (Mr. Seelig) do not believe that Nama will result in significant increase in bank lending in Ireland". The original business plan estimated a profit of €4.8bn based on a rise in assets value of 10%. [citation needed] His brother Conor was a TD from 1997 to 2011 and served as a Minister of State. "[88], After a visit by Lenihan to David McWilliams's house, McWilliams publicly claimed that Lenihan had eaten large doses of raw garlic during the visit, and that Lenihan had said he had developed the habit since becoming Minister for Finance. None offered a similar analysis to the Telegraph, which was not on the call. [24] Yet Lenihan denied Brian Cowen was "setting a bad example" following a 2007 Hot Press interview in which the future Taoiseach admitted smoking cannabis in his student past. 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