Cllr Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil candidate for Longford-Westmeath, has said he will help drive the radical political reform outlined in Fianna Fáil’s election manifesto which was published this week.
“As a new voice for national politics in Westmeath I will commit myself to driving the radical agenda for political change set out in our manifesto. This is real plan for real change, unlike the mix of stunts and sound bites and empty promises being offered by Fine Gael, Labour, and Sinn Féin,” he said.
“I feel very strongly that we need to promote a culture of integrity and accountability within all levels of politics. I am campaigning for an efficient public sector, including both houses of the Oireachtas which reflects the capacity of the country to support it. I also support the introduction of a new electoral system similar to other European countries.
“Fianna Fáil is going back to its roots as a radical reforming party and this is the party I have always believed in. In returning to that tradition of fundamental reform which was central to our programme when we were founded, we can help bring about a new beginning in Irish politics by changing the way our political system and government works.”
Cllr Troy says his party has learnt the lessons of the past two decades, and he believes its reform plan is “more radical and fundamental than anything being proposed by the other parties”.
“Our manifesto promises a parliament with a direct link to citizens as well as a focus on national issues and government which draws on the best expertise in the country.
“As Mícheál Martin has said a parliament which only discusses bank regulation seriously when the system is about to collapse is a parliament which has serious problems. The people of Ireland deserve better and the people of Westmeath deserve better. That is why I am committed to driving our agenda which also includes proposals for a Citizens’ Assembly and the banning of corporate donations,” concluded Cllr Troy.
