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Gallagher goes again for Brussels
06.03.14
FIANNA Fáil MEP Pat the
Cope Gallagher has confirmed his intention to
contest the European elections for the
Midlands-North-West constituency, pending nomination
at the party’s convention on March 15.
He texted journalists late on Sunday night to say he
had decided to seek the party nomination, putting
paid to rumours that he might bow out of EU
politics.
Mr Gallagher, who turns 66 this week, said he was
unfazed by the enormity of the 15-county
constituency. The Fianna Fáil stalwart said he was
as “focused, enthusiastic and motivated as ever” and
determined to provide service to “all corners” of
the sprawling constituency.
The Donegal MEP described the upcoming elections as
“the most fundamentally important” since the
European Parliament was formed in 1979. “The Lisbon
Treaty has completely reformed the role of the
European Parliament and it is imperative that the
forthcoming campaign focuses on how EU legislation
affects the everyday lives of all citizens and local
communities,” he said. |
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Pat the Cope Gallagher MEP for the
North and West pictured on July 14th, 2009 in the
chamber of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. |
Mr Gallagher previously
won an MEP seat in 1994, 1999 and 2009. He is a
member of the Committees on Fisheries and Regional
Development. He is also Chair of the delegation with
relations to Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and the
European Economic Area.
Fianna Fáil is believed to be struggling to find a
running mate for Mr Gallagher, with former TDs Donie
Cassidy and Sean Power in the mix. |
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