South Down – Jim Wells

Jim Wells

Jim Wells brings a wealth of knowledge and experience having represented South Down in the Assembly for 28 years and served as a councillor for 17 years. He is a former member of the board of directors of the St Patrick's Centre in Downpatrick, the Mournes Advisory Council and the Schomberg Society, Kilkeel.

At Stormont he served as the Chairman of the Health Committee, Health Minister, Deputy Speaker and Vice Chairman of the Regional Development Committee.

Married to Grace for 41 years he has three grown up children and five grandchildren. A member of the loyal orders, a keen hillwalker and Northern Ireland fan.