1. Martin McAleese was born on 24 March 1951 and is an Irish politician, dentist and accountant who has served as the Chancellor of Dublin City University since August 2011.
11 Facts About Martin McAleese
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Martin McAleese served as a Senator from 2011 to 2013, after being Nominated by the Taoiseach.
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Martin McAleese is the husband of the 8th President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.
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Martin McAleese then studied at Queen's University Belfast, obtaining an honours Bachelor of Science in Physics.
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Martin McAleese played Gaelic football for the Antrim Minors and was captain of the team in 1969.
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Martin McAleese later worked as financial controller for an Aer Lingus subsidiary.
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In May 2011, Martin McAleese was appointed as a Senator by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
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On 1 February 2013, Martin McAleese announced his intention to resign as a member of Seanad Eireann.
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Martin McAleese accepted an appointment as Chairman of the Inter-Departmental Committee which was set up by the Government of Ireland to investigate the Magdalene laundries.
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Martin McAleese's findings have been criticised by some survivors and researchers from the Magdalene Names project.
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The family moved to Rostrevor, County Down, in 1987, when Martin McAleese set up practice in County Armagh.