David McClarty was born on 23rd February 1951 in Coleraine, Co Londonderry. He is married to Norma and has two adult sons.

CAREER

 Fire Underwriter   - 1973 - 1984
Insurance Consultant 1984 - 1998

POLITICAL CAREER

Ulster Unionist Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly      1998 - Present
Deputy Speaker Northern Ireland Assembly   2007 - Present
Member Coleraine Borough Council               1989 - Present
Mayor of Coleraine            1993 - 1995

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP IN NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY 

Committee for Employment and Learning
Committee for the Environment
Committee on Procedures

 
OTHER INTERESTS

 Member of Killowen Parish Church Choir
Member of Ballywillan Drama Group
Chairman of D H Christie Memorial Primary School Board of Governors
Chairman of West Bann Development
Chairman of Relatives Association N.I.