Mary Ann O'Brien
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O'Brien's family background is in horse racing - her father Phonsie O'Brien and uncle Vincent O'Brien were both notable racehorse trainers.
In May 2011, she was nominated by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the 24th Seanad.
At the launch of Renua in March 2015, O'Brien was announced as a party candidate. O'Brien clarified that she would remain independent while a Senator and join Renua to stand at the 2016 general election. However, O'Brien did not contest the 2016 general election. Provided by Wikipedia
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