A Labour candidate from Co Kilkenny has vowed to campaign for more housing and safer roads.

Denis Hynes was selected by the Labour Party Branch of Castlecomer to contest the upcoming local elections in May and fight to win a Council seat for his party.

Speaking at the Labour Party Convention last week, Mr Hynes detailed his strategic approach for if he is elected, which includes developed community and sport facilities in the area.

"Many of our roads are simply not fit for purpose. It's one of the core functions of the Council to keep our roads in good condition. The requirement for safety measures on dangerous roads and junctions and quick fixes can't become long term solutions. This is an issue I won't let slide," he explained.

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"I love being involved in sport and strongly believe that the funding being provided for clubs and community groups such as playgrounds, facilities etc should be enhanced thereby taking a huge financial burden off all us voluntary groups. I will be a advocate for local clubs."

The Labour candidate also explained his plans to advocate for more housing in the Carlow-Kilkenny district. He said: "I'm hugely concerned about the amount of overcrowding that is presently taking place in family homes and the significant shortage of Local Authority houses in some areas. We need a more strategic approach to this. If elected, it will be central to my five years on the Council."

(JG)