Tribute to Pat Rabbitte

Cllr Keith Martin has paid tribute to the Party’s former leader, Pat Rabbitte TD, following the Mayo man’s decision to step down as party leader.

“Pat Rabbitte has provided a steady, open and modern approach in leading the Labour Party.  At all times his honesty and integrity has shone through to make him one of the most universally respected political leaders in recent years.  I was saddened at his decision to depart the leadership, as I would have supported him for another term. 

“Deputy Rabbitte still has a lot to offer the party and the people of Ireland and I look forward to him tackling the government benches on issues such as Breast check, Broadband and the neglect of the west by this government over the last decade."

According to the Westport councillor the Westport Branch will be discussing the leadership at the upcoming September meeting where the Branch members will assess the declared candidates for the leadership. 

Cllr Martin concluded “The recently expanded Westport Branch of the Labour Party constitutes approximately 1.5% of the vote for the leadership and we will be corresponding with all declared candidates to see what there positions are on vital issues to the west of Ireland are.”

 

Yours sincerely

Councillor Keith Martin

Westport Town Council

Phone/Fax 098 24852

Mobile 086 0691182

Website www.VoteKeithMartin.com