Senator Déirdre de Búrca was the Green Party’s sole nominee as a candidate in the Dublin area for the 2009 European elections, as nominations closed at noon today. Roderic O’Gorman and David Geary – both local election candidates in Dublin’s Castleknock and North Inner City wards respectively – submitted applications to be included on the replacement list. All Party members in the Dublin area will be entitled to vote in a selection convention to formally accept Senator de Búrca’s nomination and decide the order of replacement candidates, in Liberty Hall on Saturday 13 September 2008.

Senator Déirdre de Búrca said: “On the close of nominations today I have submitted a list of nominees who wish me to contest the Dublin Election in next year’s European Election. I believe I am the person best positioned to increase the Green Party’s strong vote in Dublin and to re-take the European Parliament seat held here by my party from 1994 to 2004.

“I believe that I can do this because I am originally from Dublin and, while my political base is in Bray and Co Wicklow, I am very familiar with the issues that affect the Greater Dublin Area. These include planning, transport, waste, infrastructure, education and health, amongst others. I have continued to represent the public in relation to these issues over the years as an elected member of a local authority and, most recently, of Seanad Éireann.

“I know it will be a tough contest to win back the Green Party’s European seat in Dublin. But I believe it is possible, and it is vital, and I will be seeking the support of party members to achieve this.”

Information ■ Senator Déirdre de Búrca (086) 806 14 50 

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