GE2016 Profile: Eamon Scanlon TD (FF)
Name: Eamon Scanlon
Occupation: Former TD, Councillor, butcher and auctioneer
Marital Status: Marie Ann Scanlon, six children
Priorities:
A native of Ballymote, Co Sligo, Deputy Scanlon served as a Senator from 2002-2007 and a TD from 2007-2011 before being returned to Sligo County Council in 2014. Opened local butchering business in 1975, and current owner of Eamon Scanlon Auctioneers, he has vast experience in Agriculture given his business background and his term on the Oireachtas Agricultural Committee until 2011.
During his terms of office he helped deliver key funding for projects such as Family Resource Centres, Garda and Fire Stations, as well as school and hospital extensions in his local area.
He has also served as Chairman of Ballymote GAA Club, is a member of the local enterprise board, St Vincent de Paul and HSE Regional Health Forum.
His priorities include;