Martin McAleese
| Martin McAleese | |
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| Martin McAleese (left) with wife, Mary McAleese and Lech Kaczyński and his wife. | |
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| Assumed office May 2011 |
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| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
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| Born | Belfast, County Antrim |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Mary McAleese |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
| Profession | Dentist, Accountant |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Martin McAleese is a member of Seanad Éireann and the husband of the former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.[1]
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[edit] Early life and education
McAleese played Gaelic football in the Antrim Minors and was captain of his team in 1969. He moved to Dublin in 1972 and trained there as an accountant with Stokes, Kennedy, Crowley chartered accountants. He later worked as financial controller for an Aer Lingus subsidiary, but in 1980 returned to full-time education at Trinity College, Dublin, to train as a dentist.[2] He subsequently practiced as a dentist in Crossmaglen and Bessbrook, County Armagh.
[edit] Personal life
He married Mary Leneghan in 1976 and they lived first in Scholarstown, County Dublin for a short period and then for almost 12 years near Ratoath, County Meath. The couple have three children, Emma and twins SaraMai and Justin. The family moved to Rostrevor, County Down in 1987 when Martin set up practice in County Armagh.[2]
[edit] Career
While his wife served as President of Ireland, McAleese initiated a series of meetings with senior loyalist paramilitary leaders to pursue peace negotiations. These actions did not take place without controversy, but have been widely viewed as instrumental in bringing loyalist paramilitary groups to peace talks.[citation needed]
In May 2011, McAleese was appointed as a Senator by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny.[3][4] In August 2011 he was appointed the Chancellor of Dublin City University, taking over from David Byrne.
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- ^ "Dr. Martin McAleese". Oireachtas Members Database. http://www.oireachtas.ie/members-hist/default.asp?housetype=1&HouseNum=24&MemberID=2387&ConstID=210. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
- ^ a b "People of Ireland". http://www.iol.ie/~dluby/people.htm. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
- ^ Edwards, Elaine (20 May 2011). "McAleese appointed to Seanad". The Irish Times. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0520/breaking59.html.
- ^ "Martin McAleese". ElectionsIreland.org. http://www.electionsireland.org/candidate.cfm?ID=10008. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
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| Preceded by David Byrne |
Chancellor of Dublin City University August 2011– present |
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