Meet the candidates: Kevin Kiely, Independent, Limerick City North

Address

Belfield Gardens, Ennis Road

Why have you decided to run in the local elections?

To right the wrongs I have seen in local government in Limerick.

Why should people vote for you?

I would ask people to look at my past record.

 Former Mayor of Limerick

(While Mayor of Limerick I was instrumental in securing €100,000 funding for the Dockers Monument)

 Former Peace Co missioner

 Former Chairman of Limerick City Council Future Planning

 Former Chairman of Libraries Committee

 Former Chairman Limerick Cemetery Committee

 Holds a Higher Education in Alcohol and Drugs Social Studies from UL

 Cut waiting time for Children with autism & other intellectual needs

 Try to get Autism Spectrum Disorder Units in all mainstream schools particularly in high populated areas.

What do you think is lacking in your area and what will you be campaigning for?

 Upgrading of all elderly people's living accommodation with state of the art heating and security connected to a neighbourhood watch monitoring system.

 State of the art sporting facility in the area to keep young people occupied. This facility needs to be properly supervised.

 Boxing facility, aerobic facility and keep fit facility for young women.

 Upgrading of street lighting and roads and footpaths.