Meet the Louth general election candidates: Peter James Nugent - Independent

Peter James Nugent is 39 years old, works as airline crew and is running as an Independent for Louth and East Meath.

Asked for his reasons for running he said:

“Drogheda has been neglected by many parties currently in position at a national level, and as a person who has been a community activist for the community, this has to change.

“Failure to include affordable homes for people, toll free zones for Drogheda, no Drogheda North train station, no driving test centre, no funding for the Northern Cross Route, failure to maintain and occupy vacant derelict buildings and homes in Drogheda, South Louth & East Meath areas.

“Fairer public transport services which includes Bus Eireann, services routes. being that voice for disabilities & carer support, LGBTQI community & mental health care for youth & addiction services in our community.

“As someone who worked tirelessly being a community activist, dealing with families who struggle, voicing concerns about the community, I am determined for change and will work with people to make Drogheda, South Louth & East Meath a better place to work in, to socialise in & to live in.”