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Sinn Féin Says It's Time To Change Dublic-Centric View That Ireland Is A Donut

Friday, 31 January 2020 08:14

Its Longford/Westmeath election candidate wants investment in particular areas.

Sinn Féin say it's time we moved away from the Dublin-centric view that Ireland is a donut.

It's Longford/Westmeath election candidate Sorca Clarke wants her constituency to reach it's potential through investment in accessible transport and community development projects.

If elected, she'll become the first Sinn Féin TD in the area since 1957.

She says her party's promises will be paid for through a revamped tax system:

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