Maeve McLaughlin
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Maeve McLaughlin | |
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Foyle | |
| In office 18 June 2012 – 7 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Martina Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Martin McGuinness |
| Member of Derry City Council | |
| In office 7 June 2001 – 22 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Marion Hutcheon |
| Succeeded by | Council abolished |
| Constituency | Northland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 September 1968 Derry, Northern Ireland[1] |
| Political party | Sinn Féin |
| Alma mater | NUI Galway |
| Occupation | Politician |
Maeve McLaughlin (born 24 September 1968) is an Irish Sinn Féin politician who was a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for Foyle from 2012 to 2016.
Background
[edit]She was chosen to replace Martina Anderson, and took office in June 2012.[2]
She previously sat on Derry City Council, having been elected in 2001. She received a BA (with honours) in Sociology, History and Politics, and was active in politics during her time at University College Galway.[3]
McLaughlin lost her seat in the 2016 Assembly election.