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We want to ensure that this is a General Election for all people with asthma and their families. We are pleased to announce the publication of our #AsthmaMatters Manifesto which makes six asthma related asks of every candidate hoping for a seat within the 33rd Dáil.
Candidates in your constituency who have pledged support for our #AsthmaMatters Manifesto:
- Carlow–Kilkenny
- Cavan–Monaghan
- Clare
- Cork East
- Cork North-Central
- Cork North-West
- Cork South-Central
- Cork South-West
- Donegal
- Dublin Bay North
- Dublin Bay South
- Dublin Central
- Dublin Fingal
- Dublin Mid-West
- Dublin North-West
- Dublin Rathdown
- Dublin South-Central
- Dublin South-West
- Dublin West
- Dún Laoghaire
- Galway East
- Galway West
- Kerry
- Kildare North
- Kildare South
- Laois–Offaly
- Limerick City
- Limerick County
- Longford–Westmeath
- Louth
- Mayo
- Meath East
- Meath West
- Roscommon–Galway
- Sligo–Leitrim
- Tipperary
- Waterford
- Wexford
- Wicklow
How you can assist us through this election campaign and shape the lives of people with asthma:
1. Get the information:
- Download, print and use our manifesto as a tool to speak to your local candidate about valid concerns regarding asthma as they visit your home looking for support or if you meet them at hustings
- If you would like a copy to be sent directly to your email, please contact Anna at advocacy@asthmasociety.ie using the subject line #AsthmaMatters
2. Talk to your local Candidate:
- Talk to your local candidate, tell them your concerns, and share your vision of an asthma friendly Ireland
- Ask them to sign up to our #AsthmaMatters Manifesto.
- Tag your local candidates on social media, send them an email, attend local hustings; you deserve to have your voice heard
3. Join the conversation:
- Share our link to candidates so they can sign our #Asthma Matters Manifesto
- Use our General Election #AsthmaMatters and @ your local candidates
- Share our manifesto with your friends and family, ask them to visit our website, inform them on the importance of asthma
- Get up to date information from our blog dedicated to the voice of people with asthma during this general election
- Use your online voice. Spread the word. Be heard.