| Mark Durkan MP MLA | |
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| In office 6 November 2001 – 14 October 2002 |
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| First Minister | David Trimble |
| Preceded by | Seamus Mallon |
| Succeeded by | Martin McGuinness |
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| Assumed office 2001 |
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| Preceded by | John Hume |
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Member of Parliament
for Foyle |
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| Assumed office 5 May 2005 |
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| Preceded by | John Hume |
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| Assumed office 25 June 1998 |
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| Preceded by | None |
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| Born | June 26, 1960 Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Social Democratic and Labour Party |
| Website | http://www.sdlp.ie/markdurkan.shtm |
Mark Henry Durkan (born 26 June 1960, Derry, Northern Ireland) is a nationalist politician in Northern Ireland and the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP). The First Minister and the deputy First Minister (Irish Céad-Aire agus an Leas-Chéad-Aire, Ulster Scots: Heid Männystèr an tha Heid Männystèr depute Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. William David Trimble Baron Trimble (born 15 October 1944 is a Northern Irish Politician from Northern Ireland who served as leader of the Ulster Seamus Mallon MP first Deputy First Minister of Northern James Martin Pacelli McGuinness (Máirtín Mag Aonghusa born in Derry on 23 May 1950 is the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. The Social Democratic and Labour Party ( SDLP; Páirtí Sóisialta Daonlathach an Lucht Oibre is one of the two major nationalist parties in Northern Ireland Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. John Hume (born 18 January 1937) is a former Politician in Northern Ireland, founding member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party For other constituencies of the same name see Foyle. Foyle is a Parliamentary Constituency in the British House of Commons Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. John Hume (born 18 January 1937) is a former Politician in Northern Ireland, founding member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party The Northern Ireland Assembly ( Irish: Tionól Thuaisceart Éireann, Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann Semmlie) is the devolved Foyle is a constituency in the Northern Ireland Assembly. The seat was first used for a Northern Ireland -only election for the Northern Ireland Forum Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of The Social Democratic and Labour Party ( SDLP; Páirtí Sóisialta Daonlathach an Lucht Oibre is one of the two major nationalist parties in Northern Ireland Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Irish nationalism (Náisiúnachas Éireannach refers to political and sociological movements and sentiment that embodies a love for Irish ancestry, culture and language and The Social Democratic and Labour Party ( SDLP; Páirtí Sóisialta Daonlathach an Lucht Oibre is one of the two major nationalist parties in Northern Ireland
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Early life
Mark Durkan's father, Brendan, was an Royal Ulster Constabulary District Inspector in Armagh. The Royal Ulster Constabulary GC was the name of the Police force in Northern Ireland from 1922 to 2001 The City of Armagh ( is an ancient religious site of worship of both celtic paganism and Christianity and the oldest of the five cities in Northern Ireland, [1] He was raised by his mother, Isobel, after his father was killed in a road accident in 1961. He was educated at St. Patrick's Primary School and at St. Columb's College. Nobel Prize winners The school is one of the few schools in the world that can claim two Nobel laureates amongst its Alumni: Seamus Heaney During his time at St. Columb's, he was Head Boy.
He studied politics at the Queen's University of Belfast and later did a part-time Bachelor of Arts course in Public Policy Management with the University of Ulster at Magee ([1]). Queen's University Belfast is a university in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Magee College ( While at QUB Durkan served as Deputy President of Queen's Students' Union from 1982-1983. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) He was also elected Deputy President of the Union of Students in Ireland from 1982-1984. The Union of Students in Ireland (Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn is the national representative body for third-level Students' unions in Ireland.
Political career
He became involved in politics in 1981 when he became a member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 The Social Democratic and Labour Party ( SDLP; Páirtí Sóisialta Daonlathach an Lucht Oibre is one of the two major nationalist parties in Northern Ireland In 1984 he went to work for John Hume as his Westminster Assistant. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) John Hume (born 18 January 1937) is a former Politician in Northern Ireland, founding member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party Westminster is an area of Central London, within the City of Westminster. He became a key figure in organising by-election campaigns for Seamus Mallon and Eddie McGrady in the 1980s. Seamus Mallon MP first Deputy First Minister of Northern Edward Kevin McGrady MP known as Eddie McGrady, (born June 3, 1935, Downpatrick) is a Northern Ireland nationalist politician and
In 1990 Durkan became chairperson of the SDLP, a position he served in until 1995. He was a key member of the party's negotiating team in the run up to the Good Friday Agreement. The Agreement, most often referred to as the Belfast Agreement (Comhaontú Bhéal Feirste Belfast Greeance or the Good Friday Agreement (Comhaontú Aoine an
Following the Agreement Durkan was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 1998, and became a member of the Northern Ireland Executive as Minister for Finance and Personnel. The Northern Ireland Assembly ( Irish: Tionól Thuaisceart Éireann, Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann Semmlie) is the devolved The Northern Ireland Executive is the executive arm of the Northern Ireland Assembly, the devolved Legislature for Northern Ireland
He served in that position until 2001 when he replaced Seamus Mallon as deputy First Minister. Seamus Mallon MP first Deputy First Minister of Northern He was also elected Leader of the SDLP in that year. Durkan was reelected to the Assembly in the election of November 2003. However, the Assembly and the Executive remain suspended.
In the 2005 general election he retained the Foyle seat at Westminster for the SDLP. Results Overview For events leading up to the date of the election see article Pre-election day events of the United Kingdom general For other constituencies of the same name see Foyle. Foyle is a Parliamentary Constituency in the British House of Commons While down on Hume's vote, Durkan won with a comfortable majority, despite a strong effort by Sinn Féin to take the seat. Sinn Féin () is a political party in Ireland. The current party led by Gerry Adams was formed following a split in January 1970 Durkan won 21,119 votes which was 46. 3% of the total.
He is a Fellow of the British-American Project. Originally the British-American Project for the Successor Generation, the British American Project was founded in 1985 by Nick Butler to perpetuate the close relationship
Family
He and his wife, Jackie, to whom he had been introduced by John Hume, celebrated the birth of a daughter, Dearbhail, who was born in January 2005. John Hume (born 18 January 1937) is a former Politician in Northern Ireland, founding member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party
References
External links
- Mark Durkan's profile at the official SDLP website
- Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle: Mark Durkan MP
- TheyWorkForYou.com - Mark Durkan MP
- Mark Durkan's Biography at the Northern Ireland Assembly
- Maiden Speech : House of Commons - 30 June 2005
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by John Hume |
Member of Parliament for Foyle 2005 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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| Preceded by Newly created office |
Minister for Finance & Personnel 1999 – 2001 |
Succeeded by Sean Farren |
| Preceded by John Hume |
Leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party 2001 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Seamus Mallon |
deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland 2001 – 2002 |
Succeeded by Office suspended |
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