Michael Ring TD has issued a call for South Mayo to be brought back in to the Mayo Electoral Area, pointing out that when the results of the recent census are established - there will be a review of constituencies all over Ireland.
Deputy Ring stated: "There is going to be a review of the constituencies in Ireland once the Census results are known. I want to see South Mayo returned back to the Mayo Electoral Area.
"It was very wrong that the people of South Mayo were put in to the West Galway constituency. The people of South Mayo have no connection with this area. They feel disenfranchised from the political sphere. They want to be in the Mayo Electoral area.
"When I first entered the Dáil, Mayo was a six-seater; it was two three-seaters. It was subsequently reduced to a five-seater and it is now a four-seater. The Census figures will justify Mayo’s need for a fifth seat. Even if the fifth seat is not approved- South Mayo should be brought back in to Mayo.
"It is wrong that areas are joined up with other areas without taking in to account the situation on the ground. People have an entitlement to be represented properly. They need to know their Public Representatives and have access to them," concluded Deputy Michael Ring.
