Moore selected as Social Democrats candidate in Meath West

Cllr Ronan Moore has been selected as the Social Democrats candidate in Meath West.

Following a selection convention in the Castle Arch Hotel in Trim on Saturday, Cllr Moore, who is a post-primary teacher in Navan, said: “I am proud to contest the general election in this constituency and am really looking forward to the challenge.

“I have met so many people in recent years who want change. But many of them feel they have little choice other than the same old parties of the past. In this next election, I want to offer people an alternative so they can hope and vote for better.

“Under the leadership of Holly Cairns, I believe the Social Democrats can deliver for the people of Meath West, particularly in areas that have been so badly neglected by this Government, such as housing, health, disability and public services.

“Having spent the last seven years on the board of Trim Family Resource Centre, I am deeply committed to addressing issues of social exclusion and poverty while fostering an understanding of community development.

“Too often, people rely on local organisations to provide low-cost services such as counselling and play therapy – services that ultimately should be the responsibility of the State.

“Despite the great work carried out by the network of family resource centres, they continue to be starved of sufficient funding by the Government.”

Welcoming Cllr Moore's selection, Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said:

“Ronan has an excellent track record as a councillor and I was delighted to see him retain his seat in June’s local elections. Having visited Ronan in Trim earlier this year, I am very aware of all the hard work he puts in as a committed public representative and community activist.

“I know that Ronan would make an exceptional TD for this constituency and be an important new voice in national politics for the people of Meath West.”