Michael Finneran (born 10 September 1947) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Roscommon–South Leitrim constituency from 2007 to 2011, and also served as a Minister of State.

A former psychiatric nurse, Finneran was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 2002 general election for the Longford–Roscommon constituency. He was previously a member of Seanad Éireann from 1989 to 2002.

Michael Finneran

On 13 May 2008, shortly after Brian Cowen became Taoiseach, he was appointed as Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government with special responsibility for Housing, Urban Renewal and Developing Areas. His area of responsibility was changed to Housing and Local Services in 2009.

Michael Finneran

He retired from politics at the 2011 general election.

Michael Finneran

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1947 births

Living people

Fianna Fáil senators

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Irish sportsperson-politicians

Members of Roscommon County Council

Members of the 19th Seanad

Members of the 20th Seanad

Members of the 21st Seanad

Members of the 29th Dáil

Members of the 30th Dáil

Ministers of State of the 30th Dáil

Politicians from County Roscommon

Roscommon inter-county Gaelic footballers

Administrative Panel senators