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Social Democrats’ Euro candidate to host first public meeting in Galway

Michael Malone, 21 Mar

The Social Democrats’ European Candidate for the Midlands-North-West

region, Rory Hearne, will host the first public meeting of his campaign in

Galway City next Wednesday at 7pm at Massimo Bar.

The discussion, ‘Your Vision, Our Vision – A Fairer Future’ will focus on

what a more inclusive and equitable society could look like.

As the author of two books which outline solutions to Ireland’s housing

crisis, Rory’s campaign will primarily be focused on housing and

homelessness.

He hopes to call for crucial changes and a commitment to fair housing at

the European Parliament.

Rory has a close connection to Galway, working actively with Galway-based

housing groups and NGOs in recent years as well as supporting the

Generation Locked Out and tenants facing eviction in Galway.

At the meeting next Wednesday, Rory will outline key figures on Galway’s

housing crisis and set out a vision for how it can be solved.

Speaking ahead of the public meeting, Rory said that Galway is a place

very close to his heart as his wife is from Galway and he spends a great

deal of time here with his in-laws.

“I also launched my book, ‘Gaffs’, here in Galway. From spending so much

time here and from working actively on the ground here for many years,

I’ve developed a keen understanding of the issues around housing and

public transport, in particular,” Rory said.

“I believe that Galway has so much potential and can really thrive as a

regional city if given proper investment.

“For me, the meeting next week is about putting our heads together and

discussing how we think these issues can be solved. Because there are

solutions and people know the solutions, they’ve just been worn down by

accepting the status quo for so long that they forget these solutions

exist and that change can happen.

“I hope that this meeting will re-energise people, give them back a bit of

hope and more importantly, encourage them to get out and use their vote.”

Joining Rory on the night for the discussion will be Social Democrats’

local election candidates, Eibhlín Seoighthe (Galway City Centre), Justine

Delaney-Heaslip (Galway City East) and Alan Curran (Galway City West).