Interview with James Carroll, theFianna Fáil Candidate for Louth County Council (Drogheda East electoral area):

“I went to Harestown NS and St Oliver’s Community College. I am the only son of former nurse Judy Bell and mechanic Jim Carroll. I have two sisters Briege and Fiona. In 2007, I graduated with a law degree from UCD. While in UCD, I was President of UCD Students’ Union (2005/06) and Chairman of the Kevin Barry Cumann (2006/07). I am currently Parliamentary Assistant to Monaghan TD Margaret Conlon. I play gaelic with Naomh Mairtin GFC. I am a member of Seapoint Pitch and Putt Club in Termonfechin.

Drogheda, the coast and south Louth needs a fresh approach to its problems. Different people, different ideas and different ways of doing things is what is crucial if we are going to change the way we do business locally and regionally. A good councillor is one that can get the message of the needs of the people of south Louth to Government level. A good Councillor will fight for the people of Drogheda each and every day and ensure that they get a better deal. Without a hard working and dedicated Councillor, the people of Drogheda, the coast and south Louth will go unheard. I will ensure that this does not happen.

My specific priorities:

• Work closely with the Louth Economic Forum on their ambitious but achievable plan of 12,000 jobs in Louth by 2015 in the tourism, sustainable energy and services sectors.
• The north side of Drogheda needs a playground – from the Boyne to Dunleer, there is none.
• Turn Drogheda’s old Fire Station into a community centre having activity-based facilities for the young and elderly people of Drogheda.
• Tackle the huge problems of potholes in our rural areas.
• Get Termon Abbey and Aston Village within the Borough Council area and get speed bumps in there as soon as possible.
• Have an effective crime strategy policy for the North-East to tackle anti-social behaviour and the alarming rise of robberies in the area.

I am running for Louth County Council in the Drogheda East electoral area and Drogheda Borough Council in the Drogheda North electoral area.  I would encourage everyone to go out and use their vote on Friday 5th of June to elect the candidate they think will best represent their needs. I am that candidate.

If you would like to contact me, please call me at 087-7535653 or email me at james.m.carroll@gmail.com or check out my website www.jamescarroll.ie.”

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