Labour Leader on Whistle Stop Tour of Wicklow Constituency

Labour leader, Ruairi Quinn T.D. found time to mount a skateboard during a hectic tour of the Wicklow Constituency today with his three general election candidates, Deputy Liz McManus and Councillors Jimmy O'Shaughnessy and Nicky Kelly.

Labour candidates Nicky Kelly, Liz Mcmanus and Jimmy O'Shaughnessy with party leader Ruairi Quinn

After meeting four lobby groups in Jack White's this afternoon, Deputy Quinn accepted a dare to step on a skateboard outside Arklow Leisure Centre after meeting with a large group of young people involved in the sport who are looking for a designated area in the town to allow them skate comfortably.

In Jack White's Inn, Deputy Quinn heard the concerns of the action group from Redcross opposed to the planned incinerator in the area. Spokesman Maurice Flannery urged the Labour leader to see

Labour leader Ruairi Quinn with his Wicklow candidates at Jack White's

Deputy Quinn then heard the concerns of sheep farmers in South Wicklow following recent sheep killing by dogs in the area. Spokesman John Deegan said that his group wants a rise in the licence fee, more dog wardens and the introduction of the system through which a microchip can be inserted into every dog from which it can be determined whether or not the dog is licensed.

Another group from the local branch of the National Parents Council raised their concerns about the school transport system and asked Mr. Quinn to consider issues such as one seat per child as well as a seat belt for each child, no standing on buses, First Aid/Supervision and the age of buses.