Laois Labour Party selects candidates to contest local elections

The Labour Party hosted a selection convention in Portlaoise ahead of the 2024 local elections on Tuesday, September 12.

Bryan Corrigan, Eoin Barry and Cllr. Marie Tuohy were selected to run in Laois for the Labour Party. 

The candidates highlighted their commitment to Labour values and bringing Labour’s vision for care, climate, housing, and work to their local areas. The candidates selected were:

The selection convention was chaired by Director of Elections for the Local Elections, Senator Mark Wall, who said:

“I am delighted to see the caliber of the candidates selected to represent the Labour Party in Laois at next years’ local elections. There’s a huge sense of optimism in the Party right now with such hard-working, enthusiastic candidates.

“Too many people are just getting by. Labour is committed to fighting for an Ireland that works for all communities, to improve our shared lives and our future. We’re stronger together, and the Labour values of equality, solidarity and fairness must be at the heart of politics and political change. 

Eoin Barry, who works as a social worker and lives with his family in Graiguecullen, said: 

“I believe that politics can be a positive force in people's lives. My priorities will be developing local facilities that are accessible to all and that promote the local environment and biodiversity.”

Cllr. Marie Tuohy who lives in Portlaoise said:

“I love my local community, I have lived in Portlaoise with my husband for 43 years. I endeavour to be a voice for those with disabilities and the most vulnerable in our society. I will prioritise local recreational and sports facilities that promote community activity and inclusion”

Bryan Corrigan who works in the renewable generation sector said: 

“Ireland is a country of much prosperity, but right now we do not have an Ireland that works for all and in particular at local level I will also prioritise well planned sustainable housing and local development.”