There have been rumours circulating that I maybe affiliated with a certain political party. I would just like to make very clear that I am an independent candidate in the European elections and am not currently affiliated to, nor a member of any political party.
PRESS RELEASE: 02/06/2009
Independent Euro candidate for Dublin, Patricia McKenna said at a press conference in Dublin today “The people of Dublin must elect someone with experience and someone who is committed to fulfilling their five-year mandate in Brussels.” PRESS RELEASE: 30/05/2009
Answering whether or not she thinks she is still in the race McKenna said “All the volunteers who are helping me with my campaign – some of whom are seasoned campaigners who have campaigned in previous elections for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael – believe that this poll doesn’t accurately reflect reality and we are still fighting for that third seat.” PRESS RELEASE: 29/05/2009At a press conference organised by PANA in Dublin today, Independent Euro candidate Patricia McKenna called for the Government to actively respect Ireland’s tradition of neutrality by withdrawing support for both the EU and US military endeavours. She said, “There is no denying the fact that the EU is becoming more militarised and that Ireland is a willing participant. In March this year, the leader of the Green Party, Minister John Gormley, called for Ireland to withdraw from the European Defence Agency (EDA). The public or the elected representatives of this state never officially sanctioned Ireland’s participation in this agency, which was established to facilitate EU arms industries. PRESS RELEASE: 24/05/2009 “The Government is still exposing vulnerable people to possible abuse and there is an urgent need for binding codes of conduct to protect those at risk” says Independent Euro candidate and former MEP Patricia McKenna. She has accused the Government of paying lip service to the issue of abuse: “despite the pious words of concern the Government is still exposing vulnerable people to possible abuse and refusing to provide adequate protection and safeguards.” News
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