John Ellis (born 2 May 1952) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician, who was a Teachta Dála (TD) and Senator between 1977 and 2011.
[1] Born in Fenagh, County Leitrim, Ellis was a farmer and businessman before entering politics.
He first entered the Oireachtas in 1977, when he was elected to the 14th Seanad by the Agricultural Panel.
In a most unusual occurrence, Ellis lost his seat at the November 1982 general election despite topping the poll on the first count.
Ellis was involved in a controversy owing to the Stanlow Trading scandal of the late 1980s, where 80 families were left unpaid by the company, set up by him and his two brothers, Caillian and Richard.