Valerie Goulding
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Valerie Hamilton, Lady Goulding (12 September 1918 – 28 July 2003) was an Irish campaigner for disabled people, and senator who set up the Central Remedial Clinic in 1951 alongside Kathleen O'Rourke which is now the largest organisation in Ireland looking after people with physical disabilities. She served as a member of Seanad Éireann from 1977 to 1981.
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Valerie Goulding | |
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Senator | |
In office October 1977 – July 1981 | |
Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
Personal details | |
Born | Valerie Hamilton Monckton (1918-09-12)12 September 1918 Ightham Mote, England |
Died | 28 July 2003(2003-07-28) (aged 84) Dublin, Ireland |
Nationality | Irish |
Political party | Fianna Fáil |
Spouse | Sir Basil Goulding |
Children | 3 |
Parents |
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Relatives | The 2nd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley (brother) |
Education | Downe House School |
Occupation | Campaigner |
Known for | Co-founder of the Central Remedial Clinic in Dublin, Ireland |
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