Alasdair McDonnell
Dr Alasdair McDonnell (born 1 September 1949) is an Irish politician who is a member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), and was its leader from 2011 to 2015. He was the Member of Parliament for Belfast South from 2005 to 2017 and also a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland for Belfast South from 1998 to 2015. He graduated from medical school at University College Dublin in 1974.
Alasdair McDonnell | |
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McDonnell in 2014 | |
| Leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party | |
| In office 5 November 2011 – 14 November 2015 | |
| Deputy | Dolores Kelly |
| Preceded by | Margaret Ritchie |
| Succeeded by | Colum Eastwood |
| Member of Parliament for Belfast South | |
| In office 5 May 2005 – 3 May 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Smyth |
| Succeeded by | Emma Little-Pengelly |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for Belfast South | |
| In office 25 June 1998 – 21 June 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Claire Hanna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 September 1949 Cushendall, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Social Democratic and Labour Party |
| Spouse | Olivia Nugent |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
| Website | Official website |
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