David Maxwell (Irish politician)

David Maxwell
TD
Maxwell in 2024
Teachta Dála
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 2024
ConstituencyCavan–Monaghan
Personal details
Born1965/1966 (age 58–59)
Political partyFine Gael
Children2

David Maxwell (born 1965/1966)[1] is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cavan–Monaghan constituency since the 2024 general election.[2][3]

Political career

Maxwell was a member of Monaghan County Council from 2004 to 2024 for the Monaghan area.[4][5]

At the 2024 general election, Maxwell was elected to the Dáil. He topped the poll on the first count.[6]

Personal life

Maxwell is married with two children. He has worked as an undertaker, and grew up in County Antrim during the Troubles – attending Ballycraigy primary school – before returning to live in his father's home town of Monaghan.[1] He describes himself as "coming from the Protestant background".[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Cavan-Monaghan: David Maxwell (FG)". The Irish Times. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Cllr David Maxwell in contention to take FG seat in Cavan Monaghan". Anglo Celt. 1 December 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  3. ^ "David Maxwell". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Cllr. David Maxwell - Cavan-Monaghan". Fine Gael. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  5. ^ "David Maxwell". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Fine Gael's David Maxwell first home in Cavan-Monaghan". Northern Sound. Retrieved 2 December 2024.