 |
John Cushnahan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the European Parliament | |
| In office 1989–2004 | |
| Constituency | Munster |
| Leader of the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | |
| In office 1984–1987 | |
| Deputy | Addie Morrow |
| Preceded by | Oliver Napier |
| Succeeded by | John Alderdice |
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for North Down | |
| In office 1982–1986 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Assembly abolished |
| Member of Belfast City Council | |
| In office 18 May 1977 – 15 May 1985 | |
| Preceded by | John Ferguson |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Belfast Area H |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 July 1948 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | |
| Alma mater | Queen's University Belfast |
| Profession | Teacher |
John Walls Cushnahan (born 23 July 1948) is a former Northern Irish politician who served as leader of the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland from 1984 to 1987, as well as a Belfast City Councillor for the Area H District from 1977 until 1985.
Cushnahan also served as a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for North Down to 1982 to 1986.
He later moved to the Republic of Ireland to serve as a Fine Gael Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Munster constituency from 1989 to 2004.