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The Government has been sent a strong and clear message that they need to go- Mary Lou McDonald, Vice President of Sinn Féin
Vice President of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald while congratulating newly returned Dublin MEP Joe Higgins has said the people of Dublin have shown that voting does matter and there is a growing momentum for change and that the Government has been sent a strong and clear message that they need to go.
Mary Lou McDonald said:
“I would like to congratulate the newly returned MEP for Dublin Joe Higgins and wish him well over his term in Europe.
While disappointed I just missed out taking the third seat, I am very proud to have had the privilege of representing Dublin in Europe over the past 5 years
"I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who worked on the campaign with me but I would especially like to thank everyone that came out and voted not only for me but for Sinn Féin representatives across the this city and country. I am also delighted that Bairbre de Brún has retained her seat MEP and topped the poll in the North.
"To the people of Dublin, you have shown that voting does matter and there is a growing momentum for change. The Government has been sent a strong and clear message from you that they need to go.
"Together we can build on that momentum and start to turn this country
around. ""Sinn Féin will continue to stand up for ordinary people, I will continue for stand up for ordinary Dubliners and be a voice for those this government wants to trample on."
"This is just the start. Now is the time for a new direction in politics, let’s continue to drive forward the momentum for change.”