Chris MacManus, the Sligo-based councillor and Sinn Féin ard chomhairle member, will replace Matt Carthy as the MEP for the midlands/northwest constituency. McManus, who has been a councillor for over 20 years, takes up the role after Carthy was elected as a TD for Cavan/Monaghan in the recent general election.
MacManus has been involved in many local and national organisations and campaigns, and has a reputation as a committed community worker.
Carthy said: “I am thrilled that Chris is taking over from me as the MEP for this constituency. I know he will be an excellent representative for all the people of the midlands/northwest area and will continue to battle in Europe for workers, farmers and families in this constituency."
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MacManus said: “I am fully aware of the issues faced by farming families and rural communities who have been impacted by the decisions of successive Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil governments and who face an uncertain future in the current European budget talks.
“I will stand up for Irish farmers, stand up for their families and communities, and stand against any cuts to farm payments that may be proposed in the new EU budget or any threat to rural livelihoods from trade deals.”
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Chris MacManus, the Sligo-based councillor and Sinn Féin ard chomhairle member, will replace Matt Carthy as the MEP for the midlands/northwest constituency. McManus, who has been a councillor for over 20 years, takes up the role after Carthy was elected as a TD for Cavan/Monaghan in the recent general election.
MacManus has been involved in many local and national organisations and campaigns, and has a reputation as a committed community worker.
Carthy said: “I am thrilled that Chris is taking over from me as the MEP for this constituency. I know he will be an excellent representative for all the people of the midlands/northwest area and will continue to battle in Europe for workers, farmers and families in this constituency."
MacManus said: “I am fully aware of the issues faced by farming families and rural communities who have been impacted by the decisions of successive Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil governments and who face an uncertain future in the current European budget talks.
“I will stand up for Irish farmers, stand up for their families and communities, and stand against any cuts to farm payments that may be proposed in the new EU budget or any threat to rural livelihoods from trade deals.”
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