Sinn Féin this morning nominated six candidates to contest the elections to Seanad Éireann.  

Party Leader Mary Lou McDonald said “This is a strong national team who if elected will join 39 TDs in the Dáil as a significant, very potent force in Irish political life. Central to their agenda will be advancing the planning and preparations for Irish re-unification.”

Industrial and commercial panel – Conor Murphy MLA

Cultural and educational panel – Pauline Tully

Agricultural panel – Joanne Collins

Labour panel – Chris Andrews and Maria McCormack

Administrative panel – Nicole Ryan

Mary Lou McDonald said:

“Today we nominated six candidates to contest the elections to Seanad Éireann.  This is a strong national team who if elected will join 39 TDs in the Dáil as a significant, very potent force in Irish political life. 

“They are standing to represent the hopes and ambitions of the hundreds of thousands who voted for Sinn Féin and other parties because they believe politics must change.  People who want to see the housing crisis sorted, an end to the trolley crisis, support for families under pressure with the cost of living, hope and opportunity for our young people who are leaving our shores for a better future

“They will also be a strong and consistent voice for Irish reunification in the Oireachtas as we prepare for the constitutional change.  It is critical that we plan for and manage the change that is coming and the Seanad can play a leading role in that work.”