John Lyons (Dublin politician)
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Lyons in 2012
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| Teachta Dála | |
| In office February 2011 – February 2016 |
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| Constituency | Dublin North-West |
| Dublin City Councillor | |
| In office 2008–2011 |
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| Constituency | Ballymun-Finglas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1977 (age 47) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Alma mater | Maynooth University, Trinity College, Dublin |
John Lyons (born June 1977) is a former Irish Labour Party politician.[1] Lyons was elected as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin North-West constituency at the 2011 general election. He was previously a member of Dublin City Council from 2008 to 2011 representing the Ballymun-Finglas area.[2]
A son of John and Josie Lyons, he attended Trinity Comprehensive (then known as Ballymun Comprehensive).[3]
He studied at Maynooth University gaining a BA and HDip, he subsequently studied special education at Trinity College, Dublin.[4]
He is openly gay and was one of the first two openly LGBT members of Dáil Éireann, along with Meath East's Dominic Hannigan.[5]
He lost his seat at the 2016 general election.[2]
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| Preceded by | Labour Party Teachta Dála for Dublin North-West 2011–2016 |
Succeeded by Noel Rock (Fine Gael) |
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