Local Councillor selected for MEP Substitute List

Greystones Councillor Lourda Scott has been selected as a substitute MEP candidate for the Green Party in the Ireland South Constituency.

Substitutes replace the MEP if the MEP is unable to complete their term in the European Parliament for any reason. Councillor Scott will be third on the panel, following a recent voting process among Green Party members.

Speaking after the selection, Scott said “I am delighted to have the endorsement of my fellow Green Party members and to be added to the MEP substitute panel. This means that if Ireland South re elects an MEP that I could potentially become his or her replacement.   I recently travelled to Brussels to meet with current Ireland South MEP Grace O Sullivan. It was great to visit the European Parliament and get an insight as to how European politics works. We discussed at length  how the EU can work for us on a local level here in Wicklow, through funding schemes such as LEADER and the translation of EU legislation to practical actions on the ground. I pointed out that sometimes the work locally can point the way forward.  For example through my efforts on the Climate Policy committee the use of glyphosphatee by the Council is now banned, a topic that is being hotly debated in Europe.  We also discussed the ongoing crisis in Gaza and the response by parliamentarians.

Scott continued “It is a huge honour to be considered as a replacement for an MEP should the opportunity arise. However my priority at the moment is to continue with my Council work. I will be seeking re election in the Greystones Municipal District  in June. I want to remind all residents who are over the age of 18 that they are entitled to vote in the local elections and all citizens of the European Union over the age of 18 that they are entitled to vote in the European elections. I encourage everyone to join the electoral register if they aren’t already on it and to use your vote this year.”