On the day when Pearse Doherty took Micheal Martin to task in the Dail over speaking rights, he ended it by visiting Portlaoise for a private meeting last night.
Sinn Fein say that Doherty’s visit was ‘a strategic move to galvanise local efforts and align with national objectives.
Spokesperson and former Local Election candidate Aaron Kelly confirmed that this gathering ‘focused on reviewing and discussing plans and policies for the year ahead, aiming to strengthen grassroots participation and policy effectiveness in Laois’.
During the meeting, Senator Maria McCormack highlighted the need for enhanced community participation by Sinn Féin activists in Laois and announced her plans to open a new Portlaoise-based Sinn Féin office in the near future.
Mr Kelly said: “Laois members expressed their enthusiasm and commitment following Doherty’s address, acknowledging the importance of cohesive planning and mutual support within the party to achieve their shared goals.
“This meeting also provided Laois Sinn Féin members an opportunity to raise important issues with leadership such as housing, healthcare, the cost of living, and the shared desire for a United Ireland.
“Pearse Doherty’s visit to Portlaoise reinforces Sinn Féin’s dedication to grassroots engagement, viewing it as essential to implementing transformative policies across Ireland.
“As Sinn Féin continues to position itself as a prominent voice for change in Ireland, meetings between leadership and grassroots, emphasise the party’s commitment to staying connected with local perspectives while driving national progress.”
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