Mary Lou McDonald has said Sinn Féin is out to win the General Election to change the government.
The Sinn Féin Leader was speaking on the eve of the election in Wynn’s Hotel at the launch of the party’s campaign for her own constituency of Dublin Central where she is joined on the ticket by Councillor Janice Boylan.
Ms McDonald stated people have a real choice between the repeated failures of Fine Gael and Fine Fáil governments or to back a new Sinn Féin-led government for working people, families and communities.
Teachta McDonald said:
“We are contesting this General Election to win and change the government. If Sinn Féin wins, working people win, families win, communities win.
“We want to bring the voices of ordinary people directly into the corridors of power. That’s where their voices belong. And with a Sinn Féin led government that is where their voices will stay. We can do this, we can make history.
“Simon Harris and Micheál Martin believe that they have it all sewn-up. That they are waltzing back into government after the election. I think the people will have something to say about that.
“This General Election presents the people with a clear choice. To choose more of the same with another Fine Gael- or Fianna Fáil-led government or to choose a new government for working people led by Sinn Féin. Our message is clear. We are asking people to vote to change the government.
“Not only do we in Sinn Féin have the plans to make people’s lives better ready to implement from day one in government, we have the best people, the strongest team in the field, and we have the political will. We ask for our chance to lead, and we will not let you down.”
Ms McDonald praised her running mate Cllr Janice Boylan and said the party is looking to elect two Sinn Féin TDs for Dublin Central.
Teachta McDonald added:
“Janice has a decade of experience now on Dublin City Council standing up for the people and for our incredible communities. She will be relentless in fighting your corner in the Dáil.
“We are out to elect two Sinn Féin TDs for this constituency. That’s the mission.
“We have a positive vision for Dublin Central, for affordable housing, better public services, safe communities, real opportunities for families and young people. To tackle disadvantage and harness all the talent, energy, creativity that is the beating heat of the place we call home. This is a plan to make every community a better place to raise a family and build a future.
“The people have waited a long time for the chance to make change happen. That moment has now come. It’s time to vote for a new government.”
