Election candidate hopes to reverse his close call last time out
He received a significant first preference vote...but the transfers didn't come
He’s not running for the Green Party, but you could say that Brian Larkin leaves the smallest of carbon footprints.
The Naas solicitor's office is right next door to 33 South Main, the pub/restaurant where he launched his campaign to win a seat on Kildare County Council in the forthcoming local elections (June 7); so no transport or the burning of fossil fuels was necessary for him.
It will be the Fianna Fáil candidate’s second attempt and how he fares will be among the more interesting outcomes.
Last time out a polled very well, hoovering up votes in the areas of Eadestown (where he’s from), Kilteel and Rathmore, but also Naas. However the transfers didn’t arrive in sufficient numbers to see him home.
Deputy James Lawless and Kerry senator Mark Daly were present to help launch his latest bid and Dep Lawless praised those who put their names forward to be elected.
“A lot of people talk about it but don’t put tier name on a poster,” he said
Sen Daly stressed the importance of people being asked for their vote.
“Social media is another form of advertising but it won't get you elected, you need to get out to meet peo0ple,” he said.
Fellow FF candidate and sitting councillor Carmel Kelly said the party needs a strong presence in Naas because of the challenges created by a growing population.
Mr Larkin said the issues that need to be addressed in the town including the opening of the shopping centre, an increase in garda numbers (including the reopening of garda stations in Ballymore Eustace and Kilcullen) and infrastructure like schools and transport services as well and facilities for young people.