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On 1 February 2013, McAleese announced his intention to resign his seat.<ref name=IT_20130201>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2013/0201/breaking47.html|title=McAleese resigns his seat in Seanad|work=[[The Irish Times]]|date=1 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0201/365787-martin-mcaleese-seanad/|title=Martin McAleese to resign from Seanad|work=[[RTÉ News]]|date=1 February 2013}}</ref> |
On 1 February 2013, McAleese announced his intention to resign his seat.<ref name=IT_20130201>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2013/0201/breaking47.html|title=McAleese resigns his seat in Seanad|work=[[The Irish Times]]|date=1 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0201/365787-martin-mcaleese-seanad/|title=Martin McAleese to resign from Seanad|work=[[RTÉ News]]|date=1 February 2013}}</ref> |
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He was the Chairman of the Inter-Departmental Committee which was set up by the Irish Government to investigate the [[Magdalene asylum|Magdalene laundries]] |
He was the Chairman of the Inter-Departmental Committee which was set up by the Irish Government to investigate the [[Magdalene asylum|Magdalene laundries]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2013/0205/breaking6.html|title=State had 'significant' role in Magdalene laundry referrals|work=[[The Irish Times]]|date=5 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/MagdalenRpt2013|title=Report of the Inter-Departmental Committee to establish the facts of State involvement with the Magdalen Laundries|publisher=Department of Justice and Equality|accessdate=5 February 2013}}</ref> although his findings have been criticised by survivors and researchers from the Magdalene Names project.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=BBC News|title=Demanding justice for women and children abused by Irish nuns|last=Lloyd Roberts|first=Sue|url=www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29307705|date=2014-09-24}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:55, 24 September 2014
Martin McAleese | |
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 Martin McAleese (left) with wife, Mary McAleese and Lech Kaczyński and his wife. | |
| Senator | |
| In office May 2011 – February 2013 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 March 1951 Belfast, County Antrim |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Mary McAleese |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Queen's University Belfast Trinity College, Dublin |
| Profession | Dentist, Accountant |
Martin McAleese (born 24 March 1951) is a former member of Seanad Éireann and the husband of the former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.[1]
Early life and education
McAleese played Gaelic football in the Antrim Minors and was captain of his team in 1969. He graduated from Queen's University Belfast with a degree in Physics in 1972. 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.
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]
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.[3]
In May 2011, McAleese was appointed as a Senator by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny.[4][5] In August 2011 he was appointed the Chancellor of Dublin City University, taking over from David Byrne.
On 1 February 2013, McAleese announced his intention to resign his seat.[3][6]
He was the Chairman of the Inter-Departmental Committee which was set up by the Irish Government to investigate the Magdalene laundries,[7][8] although his findings have been criticised by survivors and researchers from the Magdalene Names project.[9]
References
- ^ "Dr. Martin McAleese". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
- ^ a b "People of Ireland". Retrieved 18 November 2011.
- ^ a b "McAleese resigns his seat in Seanad". The Irish Times. 1 February 2013.
- ^ Edwards, Elaine (20 May 2011). "McAleese appointed to Seanad". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Martin McAleese". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
- ^ "Martin McAleese to resign from Seanad". RTÉ News. 1 February 2013.
- ^ "State had 'significant' role in Magdalene laundry referrals". The Irish Times. 5 February 2013.
- ^ "Report of the Inter-Departmental Committee to establish the facts of State involvement with the Magdalen Laundries". Department of Justice and Equality. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- ^ Lloyd Roberts, Sue (2014-09-24). [www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29307705 "Demanding justice for women and children abused by Irish nuns"]. BBC News.
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- 1951 births
- Living people
- Alumni of Trinity College, Dublin
- Irish accountants
- Irish dentists
- Members of the 24th Seanad
- People educated at St. Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School, Belfast
- People from County Antrim
- Recipients of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class
- Spouses of Presidents of Ireland