It seems obvious. With rents rising but wages staying the same, few houses being built, hundreds on waiting lists and…
As an Independent candidate I am answerable only to people and not a party. However, that does not mean I will be working alone.
As an Independent I will be working with outstanding Independents 4 Change activists Cllr Declan Bree, Clare Daly TD, Mick Wallace TD, Joan Collins TD, Catherine Connolly TD and more.
I will continue to work with these activists in order to be a strong Independent voice delivering results on issues affecting Sligo.
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Last week’s government decision to cut funding for the Housing Adaptation Grants Scheme in Sligo by 12.5% is savage and unprecedented.
This savage and unprecedented cut in funding will have a devastating effect on the elderly and people with a disability.
Well done to all the students who organised and took part in the strike for climate action today. The streets of Sligo were filled with students, chants and calls for decisive action on Climate change.
As an Independent candidate I believe it is vital the voices of the community are heard at a local level in order to address important issues across Sligo – Drumcliffe. Please take a few moments to let me know some of the issues that you feel the Sligo – Drumcliffe area is facing.
One of the biggest issues facing Sligo at the moment is housing. Rents are rising while wages stay the same, this has been one of several factors contributing to an enormous wait on the housing list.
Today saw the introduction of an importance piece of legislation. New laws cracking down on zero-hour contracts and precarious employment come into effect today. This offers protection for workers in a range of industries.
I am announcing that I will run as an independent candidate in the Sligo local elections of May 2019. I will seek election in the newly formed Sligo – Drumcliffe electoral area.