Laois Local Election Q & A: Rural housing, disability and health services needed
Fianna Fáil candidate Paschal McEvoy lists his priorities if he retains his seat
What are your priorities?
An increase in funding for the Disability sector, to include more Special Needs Assistants in schools, also extra Spaces in ASD Autism units. We need more social and affordable housing and for the amount of Cost Rental housing to be increased. The threshold to qualify for social housing to increase from €35 k to €40 k.
The lack of a GP service in Ballylynan is coming up on doors and also the need to prioritise and secure GP services for Ballylynan.
What is the biggest issue facing your area?
The lack of recreation, a community centre, a service station, lack of public transport. A school bus service for all secondary schools. More funding for footpaths / bicycle lanes throughout the Graiguecullen/Portarlington Municipal District.
Why do you think you would make a good County Councillor?
I have 10 years experience working for the people of The Graiguecullen/Portarlington MD I am hard working , honest , realible and I am a Full Time Councillor at present and will Continue to give 100% if Re Elected.
Paschal McEvoy is a candidate in the Graiguecullen Portarlington Municipal District. In the lead up to polling day on June 7 The Leinster Express / Laois Live will be featuring profiles on all 47 candidates vying for one of the 19 seats on Laois County Council.