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Nick Rabbitts, 27 Mar
TWO new candidates have declared their intention to run in this June’s
local election.
Fianna Fail has added healthcare professional Suzzie O’Deniyi to its
ticket on the northside.
Born in Nigeria, but raised in Limerick from the age of five, she
attended Scoil Mháithar Dé primary school and the former Scoil Carmel
secondary school in the city.
If elected, she says she hopes to bring her passion for mental health
and suicide prevention, plus enhanced care supports for older people
and those with disabilities into the role.
“Both my personal and professional experience have enabled me to focus
on the improvement in the areas of mental health, better care for our
aging population, re-address community safety and expanding
recreational opportunities for families and youths,” she said.
Ms O’Deniyi pointed out that women make up only 26% of sitting
councillors in Ireland, a figure she described as a “farce”.
“I'm running to be a representative and an ardent voice for those who
feel unheard. It is also vital to be part of the decision-making
process and that is to bring a fresh and creative community-focused
perspective to the council,” she added.
Ms O'Deniyi - who lives in Caherdavin - will be joined on the party
ticket by veteran councillor Kieran O’Hanlon.
In City West, a Bangladeshi businessman has announced his intention to
run as an Independent.
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in June
Shahin Keza, who lives in Raheen, has lived in Limerick for the past 24
years.
A restaurant owner, he has been active in the All Bangladeshi
Association of Ireland, where he has served as vice-president.
There are around 500 Bangladeshi people in Limerick.
He will be the second person from the south Asian nation to seek a seat
in City West, with the current metropolitan district leader, Cllr Azad
Talukder making history when he was elected to council in 2019.
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