Maurice Hayes
Irish educator and politician
Born
July 8th, 1927
98 years ago
Died
December 23rd, 2017
7 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ireland
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An educator and politician contributed to public life in Ireland. Served as a Senator and held significant roles in education administration. Played a key role in the establishment of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, and worked on various educational reforms. Participated actively in political discourse and public service, influencing policy decisions in the education sector.
Served as a Senator in the Irish Senate
Contributed to the founding of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth
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