O’Brien selected for key front bench position by Micheál Martin

Date: 01/02/2011
Posted by: Darragh

Dublin North Fianna Fáil T.D. Darragh O’Brien has been selected by party leader Micheál Martin to form part of his front bench team as Spokesperson on Sport.

Commenting on the appointment Deputy O’Brien said: “I am delighted to have been asked by Micheál to be part of his team. There is a very strong balance of experience and youth on the front bench and I look forward to working with my colleagues in the weeks ahead.”

“Micheál has shown he is determined to move away from the usual political games. We’re presenting a credible plan for economic recovery and sustainable job creation. As a 36 year old man with a young family, I am deeply aware of the difficulties facing families in Dublin North and beyond. I’ll be bringing those matters to the fore in this campaign.”

“There has been much talk of a generational shift in politics and Fianna Fáil cannot escape that. We must ensure younger candidates with new ideas form part of the next Dáil and drive the change that people want to see in the political system.”

“I believe I’ve proven in the last couple of years in the Dáil that I can effectively represent the people of Dublin North and will do what’s necessary to protect the investments we’ve made in the economy through the years, particularly in education.”