Martin McAleese
Martin McAleese - (born on 24th March 1951) is a former member of Seanad Éireann and the husband of the former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.
Political Career[edit]
Martin McAleese was an independent member of Seanad Eireann from May 2011 - February 2013 where he focused on issues which affected the practical interests of the people of Ireland, especially in regard to economic regeneration and employment and in the promotion of peace and reconciliation on the island of Ireland. In July 2011, he was appointed as independent Chair of the Inter-Departmental Committee to establish the facts of State involvement with the Magdalene Laundries. Also, the Governing Authority of Dublin City University appointed Senator McAleese as Chancellor of the University on 29 July, 2011. In December 2011 Martin received The Business & Finance Award for his ‘Outstanding Contribution to Ireland." In July 2012 Martin was awarded the "International Tipperary Peace Prize 2011" jointly with his wife, the former President of Ireland, Professor Mary McAleese. In early 2013 Martin was appointed to the Public Interest Board of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ireland as an Independent Non-Executive. In October 2013 Martin was appointed as independent Chair of the Oversight Committee to implement the agreed Framework for the resolution of the Priory Hall housing issue in Dublin.
Education[edit]
Martin McAleese holds an honours B.Sc. degree in Physics from Queen’s University, Belfast and also B.A, and B.Dent. Sc. Degrees from Trinity College, Dublin. He has numerious honorary doctorates, including an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy from DCU. He worked for many years in a large dental practice having previously worked as a financial controller and company secretary with a number of firms. In support of the work of his wife, Mary McAleese, President of Ireland (1997-2011) Dr. McAleese has sought to develop greater trust and reconciliation among communities in Northern Ireland.
