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John Tierney MLA
Name: Mr John Tierney
Party: Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
Constituency: Foyle
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Place and Date of Birth: Derry
9.12.51
Married: Yes to Bernie
Family: Sons 2
Daughters 1
Education: St Joseph's, Derry
Occupation and brief outline of career: Tool Setter
Derry City Councillor
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Elected to Derry City Council 1981-2001
Served as Mayor 1984
Leader of SDLP Council Group
Elected to the Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, 1996
Member of the New Northern Ireland Assembly, 1998
Member of the Social Development Committee
SDLP Assembly Group Deputy Whip, 1999-2002
SDLP Assembly Group Whip, 2002-present
Member of the Assembly Business Committee
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