Desmond Joseph O'MALLEY'

Background

O'MALLEY', Desmond was born on February 2, 1939 in Limerick. Son of Desmond J. and Una O’Malley.

Education

Crescent College, Limerick, National University of Ireland.

Career

Minister for Defence 1969-1970. Minister for Justice 1970-1973. Opposition Spokesman on Health 1973-1975, on Industry and Commerce 1975-1977.

Minister for Industry and Commerce 1977-1981, July since 1989, for Energy' 1977-1980. Opposition Spokesman on Industry and Commerce 1981-1982. Minister for Trade, Commerce and Tourism 1982.

Opposition Spokesman on Energy 1983-1984. Formerly Fianna Fail (expelled 1984). Co-f. and Leader of Progressive Democrats Party since 1985.

Membership

Dail (House of Representatives) for Limerick East since 1968. Limerick Corporation 1974-1977.

Interests

• Golf.

Connections

Married Patricia McAleer in 1965.

Father:

Desmond J.

Mother:

Una O’Malley

Spouse:

Patricia McAleer