Cosgrove joined the Labour Party in 2016. She was a local election candidate in 2019, and a general election candidate in 2020. She has worked as a youth worker for the past 20 years.

I believe the country is at a crossroads. We appear to be given a binary choice of more of the same, or of a Sinn Fein alternative. Either of these options would be disastrous without the steadying influence of the Labour Party. Coalition Government can be effective, and principled opposition can be effective. Extreme inclinations of FF-FG or SF must be held in check by Labour Party.

Undoubtedly, the greatest issue facing the country is housing. The unavailability of housing is a scandal. People can not contribute to society or to the economy if they have no home. Apart from the horrendous human cost, the economic cost to the State of housing a single homeless family is €40,000 per year. No person or family should be homeless in our wealthy country.

I would highlight worker's rights and the prevalence of low pay across various sectors. I worked in the Community and Voluntary sector where conditions of employment are appalling compared to the public sector. Childcare is another sector where educators, managers and providers continue to work in poverty pay. The north-west has a shortage of employment opportunities.