Muireann Dalton to run for Sinn Féin in local elections
Community activist Muireann Dalton has been selected to contest the local elections for Sinn Féin in the Wicklow East electoral area.
She was selected at a party convention held last week.
‘I am delighted that the membership of Wicklow Sinn Féin have put their faith and trust in me to run for election and be the new voice of the people in Wicklow East,’ said Ms Dalton. ‘It’s thrilling to be part of such a strong and supportive Sinn Féin team.’
Ms Dalton has been an activist for years, having helped organise and manage a number of different groups. She has been heavily involved in her trade union MANDATE and was a shop steward and headed the ‘Decency for Dunne Stores Workers’ campaign.
‘I also played a leadership role in the Right2Water and Right2Change campaigns and this is what has encouraged me to step into politics,’ she said. ‘I have seen that progressive change is possible if we stand up together and demand it, and that’s what Wicklow county council needs at this time fresh thinking and a progressive outlook on political policies for Wicklow.’
She thanked family, friends and supporters; Deputy John Brady; and the rest of the Wicklow Sinn Féin team for their ongoing support. Anyone interested in helping with Muireann’s campaign can email muireanndalton72@gmail.com