Fine Gael has confirmed that Ballina based councillor Marie-Thérèse Duffy has joined the party.
Cllr Duffy was co-opted to Mayo County Council to replace her brother Mark, who was elected to Seanad Éireann in January.
Mark Duffy was re-elected to the council as an Independent last June, and he later joined the Fine Gael party ahead of the General Election, becoming one of the party’s four candidates in Mayo.
In a statement issued yesterday, Cllr Marie-Thérèse Duffy said that “with the backing of a Government party, I will have the opportunity to represent and deliver for our constituents at both local and national levels.
“Many major decisions that affect our lives here in Mayo are made centrally in Dublin. I will be working tirelessly to secure increased investment for the betterment of our local community in North Mayo. I look forward to driving on vital projects with the support of Fine Gael colleagues in Government”, she continued.
“As part of the governing group on Mayo County Council, there is strength in numbers and this is key to getting decisions over the line at a local and national level. As an elected member of the Northern and Western Regional Assembly, I am committed to accelerating regional development and investment in Mayo.
“My constituents’ priorities are my priorities and I will be working on housing delivery, transport, healthcare and solutions to traffic congestion, and in road safety, particularly in Ballina. I look forward to delivering progress in these areas.
“As a proud Mayo woman, I am delighted to represent the community and will provide a strong, hard-working and caring voice for my local constituents.”
