Cllr David Maxwell, Fine Gael

From Monaghan Town, Cllr Maxwell is married with two sons and they count a dog and fish among their family pets.

He currently sits on Monaghan County Council for Fine Gael.

The last film you enjoyed watching? ‘To Kill a Mocking Bird’

Why did you enter politics? To make a difference

Where do you sit on the political spectrum? Centre

What is your main campaigning issue? Mental health issues and special education.

What would you do in government to address it? Get people trained to fill jobs in these areas.

Put these in order of importance:

1. Roads

2. Health

3. Housing

4. Policing

5. Job Creation

6. Education

7. Defence

Can we afford more refugees? No

Should Ireland sanction Israel and how?

Yes, sanction!

What's the answer to the biodiversity/climate crises? People changing habits but in sensible measures.

Do we need state-run childcare facilities? No

One way to help revive towns and villages? Grants to allow above shop living and easier planning for same to allow people live in our town centres.