#GE2020 Mairéad Farrell (Sinn Féin – Galway West)

Mairéad Farrell is running as a candidate in the 2020 general election in the Galway West constituency.

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Name: Mairéad Farrell

Age: 30

Preferred pronouns: she/her

Political Party: Sinn Féin

Constituency: Galway West

Candidate’s stance on the issues that matter most to young people

Climate Crisis

I want to be a TD that stands up for our planet and fights for future generations. My priorities will be enhancing and protecting our biodiversity and advocating for sustainable transport across the state.

Reducing Homelessness

Homelessness is a failure of our state to look after the most vulnerable. We need a rent freeze along with building 100,000 more public houses to stabilise the market and provide everyone with affordable rents and homes.

Mental Health Services

I want to see 24 hour mental health care in Galway. Too many times people in crisis are brought to A&E and sent away without proper care they require. I want to see this change particularly to prevent suicide.

Education Funding, including Third-level Fees

After Brexit, we will have the highest fees in Europe. Students already pay enough in rents, we should not be adding to that pressure with exorbitant fees.I will looks to end fees as a Sinn Féin TD.

Funding for Youth Work

I want to restore youth work to 2008 levels. This sector engages over 383,000 young people across the State. A significant increase to funding is needed to sustain the sector and ensure vital services and supports, which young people can rely on to cater for their needs.

Direct Provision

The system of direct provision is both obscene for the state and people who come here seeking refuge or asylum. I want to see an end to direct provision and allow people who come to Ireland to be assessed within a year of entry.