DONEGAL Minister Charlie McConalogue has taken on the significant challenge of seeing Senator Niall Blaney elected to the European Parliament.
The two Fianna Fáil politicians, in a joint statement, confirmed that the current minister for agriculture will act as Senator Blaney’s Director of Elections.
“Niall is a good friend and a tremendous public representative. His work ethic is second to none and I know he will be a first-class MEP and do Donegal proud,” said Minister McConalogue.
“I’m honoured and delighted to have been asked to take on the role of Director of Elections and work alongside a very dedicated, focused and determined team,” he added.
Senator Blaney has described Minister McConalogue’s involvement as a welcome and positive endorsement.
“We will put maximum effort into winning a seat for Fianna Fáil on June 7th. We will canvass extensively in Midlands-North West in an all-out effort to achieve a successful outcome,” stated Senator Blaney.
“I would like nothing better than to earn the wholehearted support of my native county in this important contest. We’re on the edge of Europe and that brings its own challenges of being marginalised and disadvantaged.
“I will be a strong and vocal advocate not only for Donegal but rural communities throughout this constituency,” added the senator.
Furthermore, Minister McConalogue suggests the Blaney name is synonymous with politics and public service in Donegal.
“Niall will work for everybody in the county and the vast constituency of Midlands-North West. We are determined to get the vote out but more than that, we are appealing to all voters, irrespective of their political affiliations, to put Donegal first,” concluded the minister.
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