Charles Flanagan

Charles (Charlie) Flanagan (born 1 November 1956) is an Irish Fine Gael politician. He is currently a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Laois–Offaly constituency. Flanagan was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1987 general election, succeeding his father Oliver J. Flanagan. He retained his seat until losing it at the 2002 general election, but regained his seat for Laois–Offaly at the 2007 general election. He was a member of Laois County Council from... more

Charles (Charlie) Flanagan (born 1 November 1956) is an Irish Fine Gael politician. He is currently a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Laois–Offaly constituency. Flanagan was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1987 general election, succeeding his father Oliver J. Flanagan. He retained his seat until losing it at the 2002 general election, but regained his seat for Laois–Offaly at the 2007 general election. He was a member of Laois County Council from 1999 until he stepped down in 2004. He is currently the Fine Gael spokesperson for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. less