By Dan Walsh
The South Wicklow North Wexford Constituency met in the Coach House, Gorey, last Thursday night to discuss the recent election of Deputy Brian Brennan TD to represent interests in Dáil Éireann and to decide on a Fine Gael nomination to Seanad Éireann.
Early in the meeting, a call was made for nominations to Seanad Éireann, Cllr Darragh McDonald was asked to accept the nomination of the constituency but declined due to his local work and family reasons. Cllr McDonald stated that he is committed to the development of Gorey and the time is not right for him to take on a national role, while so much still needs to be achieved at a local level.
Cllr McDonald in turn expressed his opinion that the Constituency should lend its support to the neighbouring constituency of Wexford, which for the first time in history of the State is without a Fine Gael TD and support the candidacy of Cllr Cathal Byrne (Enniscorthy).
“Cathal has been a strong member of Wexford County Council for over 5 years and his popularity in Wexford is evident from his performance in both the local and general election. Wexford and particularly the South Wexford constituency needs strong representation to ensure its voices are heard and Cathal is the right person to give this voice,” stated Cllr McDonald, who added; “Deputy Brennan and Cllr Byrne together would provide strong representation of both counties and constituency within the next Government. “
The call to support Cllr Byrne’s nomination was unanimously supported from the floor.
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