Former Cavan Monaghan TD Margaret Conlon has this morning confirmed that she will be contesting the Seanad Election.  After successfully obtaining four Oireachtas members to support her, Margaret lodged her nomination paper this morning and will today began her campaign to win a seat on the Industrial and Commercial Panel

Margaret stated “Naturally I was disappointed not to have been included on Micheál Martin’s list but I feel I have alot to contribute to the party. I want to work with the Councillors to rebuild the party both in Cavan Monaghan and further afield and I think it is important that all elected representatives are encouraged to participate in the rebuilding of the party”.

“Coming from Monaghan, a county with no Fianna Fail Oireachtas Members, and a female candidate, which has been suggested to be important at this time, I want to build on my experience as a Dail Deputy and will continue to contribute to public life. I have always been available to represent the party in the media and will continue to do so. I look forward to meeting the Councillors, listening to their views and representing them in the future” concluded Margaret Conlon.

The Seanad election is currently underway and concludes on April 27^th 2011.