SF candidate Donna Hyland launches Castlebar campaign
Pictured at Donna Hyland's campaign launch were, from left: Karen Gallagher (Westport candidate), Maura O'Sullivan, Donna Hyland (Castlebar candidate), Úna Morris (Ballina candidate) and Rosaleen Lally (Belmullet candidate). Picture: Gillian Hunter
Sinn Féin local election candidate Donna Hyland has launched her campaign in Castlebar.
A large crowd packed Bucko’s Bar on Linenhall Street for her campaign launch.
The nurse and mother from Manulla is seeking to win a seat in the Castlebar area in June’s local elections.
Ms Hyland set out her vision for local government and her political ambitions.
“Alongside my colleague, Rose Conway-Walsh TD, I will be advocating for increased social and affordable homes. Local people have been clear on what they want from the next government and that is a change in housing policy which Sinn Féin is committed to delivering locally and nationally.
"I think the scourge of Defective Concrete Block is awful and not the fault of the homeowner. That is why I will be advocating and campaigning for a 100% redress scheme for affected homeowners and no less.”
The Castlebar-based nurse alluded to her experience of working within the public health service and the daily challenges that face both patients and healthcare workers.
“If you elect me to Mayo County Council, I pledge to be a strong voice in raising local healthcare issues because I know the system and that sets me apart from every other candidate.
“Castlebar Municipal District is geographically spread and includes rural communities along with the county town. All the areas within the Castlebar Municipal District are crying out for resources, whether it’s a new athletics track for the county town, increased investments in Active Transport Routes or whether rural dwellers are respected and have access to basic services like GP services, Garda stations and other amenities," Ms Hyland added.
