Cllr. Francis Timmons To Seek Labour Party General Election Nomination In Dublin Mid-West

Poll-topping Councillor Francis Timmons will seek the Labour Party nomination in the Dublin Mid-West constituency.

Speaking about his decision, Cllr. Timmons said:

‘’In the recent local elections I was very proud and honoured to have been elected for a third time as an independent councillor.  Over the past 10 years I have a proven track record of effecting positive change in our county and now I want to take that tenacity and record of delivery for people to a national level.

“I was recently asked to put my name forward to be the General Election candidate for the Labour Party in Dublin Mid-West and after much consideration and consultation with my supporters I have decided to put myself forward.

‘’I considered my options about how best to represent our community and to address the many needs we have as a society going forward.  I feel the Labour agenda most closely aligns with my own goals and policies. I have decided that being a candidate for the Labour Party will help achieve progress on the crucial issues facing our community such as building affordable homes, upgrading our schools and ensuring there is a place for every child, providing proper facilities and resources for our communities and tackling anti-social behaviour. There are many other issues that if elected I can work hard on at a national level.”

Cllr Timmons says:

“The history and values of the Labour Party as a progressive centre-Left party are ones I share.  I have also admired Labour’s determination in driving social change in Ireland for decades, having led the way in divorce, marriage equality and many other social reforms.”

Cllr Timmons continued:

“I welcome the opportunity to contest this election as a Labour candidate, and I want to thank local party members, especially Cllr Joanna Tuffy and former TD, Robert Dowds, for the guidance and welcome they have given me in recent weeks.  My values are constant. I will continue to uphold the values of truth, justice, honesty and integrity in serving our community.  They are the values I have held all my political life and they will continue to inform my work for my community.

“My commitment to those less well-off is proven through my foundation of Clondalkin Helping Homeless and our weekly foodbank.  I have also established Clondalkin Festival and Parade, while I promote and encourage creativity through the Creative Clondalkin initiative.”

Cllr Timmons concluded:

‘’Now more than ever, we need a strong voice so we can come together to shape policies that makes Ireland a fairer, kinder, better place.”

Labour Party Leader, Ivana Bacik, TD, said:

“I am delighted that Francis will be joining the Labour team and seeking the nomination in Dublin Mid-West.  Francis is a tireless worker for his community and has campaigned for a more tolerant, equal and fair society.  It’s really positive to see experienced, dedicated public representatives like Francis joining the party as we seek to build a better Ireland.”