Finian and Senator Joe O'Toole join Kildare Independents in show of solidarity
Thursday, 28 May 2009 16:05
From Town Hall to Leinster House – Deputy Finian Mcgrath and Senator Joe O’Toole join Kildare Independents in a show of solidarity.

A group of Independent Candidates from across Kildare assembled in Maynooth on Monday 25th May.  All described themselves as advocates for their communities.   Their message was about the importance of co-operation and networking between like minded Independents.   The group were jointed by Deputy Finian McGrath and Senator Joe O’Toole.

Deputy McGrath stands for honest politics and a caring society.   He has a strong history of voluntary work and is a champion of social causes such as support for people with disabilities; a fair education system; the provision of social housing and tackling crime.

A Senator for more than 20 years Senator O’Toole represents the NUI constituency.   A teach by profession he served as General Secretary to the Irish National teachers Organization for more than 10 years.   Senator O’Toole described himself as a genuine Independent, in the Seanad he has contributed views and influenced policy on many subjects always standing up for ordinary works, for minority groups and for individual against big business.

In attendance and seeking election to Kildare County Council were Cllr Catherine Murphy (Celbridge Electoral Area); Padraig McEvoy and Dave Flanagan (Clane Electoral Area): form Cllr Donal Corcoran (Naas Electoral Area);  Cllr Paddy Kennedy ( Kildare Electoral Area).   Cllr Paddy Kennedy and Cllr Mick Deely are also candidates seeking election to Newbridge Town Council;  Donal Corcoran is a candidate seeking election to Naas Town Council; Cllr Cather Murphy, former Cllr Gerry McDonagh and Denis McCarthy are contesting the 9 seat Leixlip town Council Election.

Independent Councillors not seeking re-election to Kildare County Council, Mary Glennon (Naas) and Tony McEvoy (Clane) strongly endorsed the initiative stressing the importance of having Independent voices in the various Council Chambers.   They both send the assembled group their good wishes for a successful outcome on June 5th.