Fine Gael - Gerry Kelly

Q & A with Cork North Central Fine Gael candidate Gerry Kelly

 Name  Gerry Kelly AddressTower Buildings Lr Glanmire Rd Cork Date of birth 08  11  57 Constituency Cork North Central  Party  Fine Gael

Occupation

Teacher and councillor

Previous occupation:

Teacher

Financial interests:

None

Income (aside from income derived from political office):
Between €60,000 - €80,000

Approximate net worth of capital assets 0aside from family residence):
zero

Information on political career to date:
Came 6th in a 5 seater in 2002 with 3,900 votes,
Topped the poll, elected in the 1st count in 2004 locals with 3,600 1st pref votes

Personal election manifesto:
Why should voters in your constituency vote for you rather than for other candidates, including candidates representing the political party which you represent? If people really want change they must vote for it and I offer a new face with new ideas and a track record of hard work all year round since 1999

Why should voters in your constituency vote for you rather than for other candidates, including candidates representing the political party which you represent?
If people really want change they must vote for it and I offer a new face with new ideas and a track record of hard work all year round since 1999

What do you consider to be the main election issues in your constituency?
Amenities for young and old, environment ; roads footpaths lighting, litter and dumping, Housing and law and order.

Where do you stand in relation to these constituency issues?
I believe that central government must inject serious financial resources into the constituency which has been really neglected by the present government over the past ten years

How much money do you expend to spend in the election campaign?
€30,000 - €50,000

What will be the sources of this finance?
Donations fundraising events and credit union and bank loans as necessary