Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Wicklow TD, Andrew Doyle has stated that recommendations made by the Constituency Commission to move a part of East Carlow from the Wicklow Constituency to the Constituency of Carlow/Kilkenny, will be positive for those living in the area.
“The Constituency Commission report and recommendations reflect the changing population demographic in all constituencies across the country; in this case counties Wicklow, Carlow and Kilkenny are relevant. The Commission relies on statistics as recorded in last year’s census and, as such are considered to be the most appropriate basis upon which they recommend changes to constituency boundaries.
“The division in Carlow has caused confusion amongst constituents and presented geographical challenges for local representatives in the past. For this reason, I felt it was necessary to establish a constituency office in Hacketstown, ensuring that those living in the East Carlow area did not have to travel too far to seek help or advice.
“It has been my privilege to represent the citizens of East Carlow for the past 10 years and have endeavoured to do so as effectively as possible.
“I’m sure this recommendation will be welcome news for people living in this area of East Carlow. An in particularly I’m sure my Fine Gael colleague, Pat Deering TD, who lives in Rathvilly, will be very pleased to have the opportunity to vote for himself at the next general election!”
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Wicklow TD, Andrew Doyle would like to remind prospective and current third level students to consider applying to SUSI for university grants.