Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Election 2020

Jim Codd

Party

Aontú

Constituency

Wexford

Occupation

Councillor

ELIMINATED

Biography

Codd was first elected to Wexford County Council in the 2019 local elections. He is the chairperson of County Wexford Aontú, He unsuccessfully ran in the November 2019 by-election for Wexford.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

Wexford has several candidates making outlandish promises but most of them are long-standing career politicians who have not delivered before... I think the country needs ordinary citizens in the Dáil now, not career politicians.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To do everything in my power as an elected representative to ensure that people have enough money to live on. All of the economic and social issues facing my constituents can be traced back to people not earning enough to cover the rising costs of living.

Q.

What one thing would you like to do in your first 100 days of the new Dáil if you are elected?

I would put forward a Bill to ensure that local authorities will be adequately funded so that new or returning social houses can be turned around so that people can be rehoused within 30 days.

Connect with Jim Codd

Latest Election News

Social Democrats member alleged to have voted twice in general election
Tom Clonan: The messaging from this new government has been an omnishambles
Tom Clonan
Eoin Ó Broin: Now is the time for the Government to borrow and invest in public housing
Eoin Ó Broin
Opinion: The programme for government is like a visit from Santa for cyclists
Martina Callanan
If PfG is rejected, Micheál Martin says 'there is no Plan B' while Mary Lou McDonald says 'there will have to be talks'
Ciarán Cuffe: There's an extraordinary opportunity here for the Greens in government
Ciarán Cuffe
Paul Murphy: Green members shouldn't back the deal with FF and FG - it's just not worth it
Paul Murphy
Leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party agree on draft programme for government
Opinion: 'Caretaker governments without any limitations on powers do no favours for democracy'
Hugh O’Donnell
After weekend row, Varadkar, Martin and Ryan sat down for talks on government formation today
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to enter 'detailed' talks on government formation as 'equal partners'
Lise Hand: A leadership race in the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak? Labour can't catch a break
Lise Hand