Imelda Munster will be Gerry Adams’ running mate for the next General Election – the first time Sinn Féin have put two candidates forward for election in this constituency
Sinn Féin will officially be aiming for two seats in this constituency in the next General Election.
As anticipated, the party have put two candidates forward for the first time in the Louth East Meath constituency with Drogheda-based Louth County Councillor Imelda Munster chosen as the running mate for party president and sitting TD Gerry Adams at last night’s convention in the Westcourt Hotel in Drogheda.
In a statement, a party spokesperson said: “The local government election and European results of last year show a Sinn Féin party building in political strength across the island. The constituency of Louth and East Meath has seen a particular rise in the Sinn Féin vote and following discussion within the party it was agreed that there should be two candidates going forward.
“The next general election will see a clear choice between the austerity and conservative politics of Fine Gael and Labour, or a socially progressive Sinn Féin-led government.
“Sinn Féin plans to grow our economy out of recession; create real jobs with proper terms and conditions; a decent health service accessible to all; deliver first class public services, including for those living in rural Ireland; work to bring back our immigrant children, and build a United Ireland of equals.”
Sinn Féin are the first of the party to declare their candidates for the next General Election in this constituency. Fianna Fáil’s Seamus Kirk has already declared, however, that he will be retiring at the next election – which will take place within the next 12 months.
