As part of the Boundary Commission’s efforts to reduce breaches of county borders, much of north Co Galway has been returned from Roscommon-Galway, moving Galway East up from a three-seater to a four-seater. There are questions over who out of a crowded field of Fine Gael candidates might ensure their party holds on to the seat vacated by Mr Cannon. Mr O’Hara and the other Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael candidates will have their eyes on the last seat. Much of the county’s rural and agricultural communities are based in Galway East, meaning farming is always high on the agenda here and that vote will be crucial. While technically an issue for Galway city, the traffic congestion that has plagued Galway for years is also important, with many voters living in Galway East working in the city and dealing with gridlock that only continues to get worse.

Source: Irish Independent November 08, 2024 07:22 UTC