Cllr Pio Smith

Biography

Pio is currently a Councillor on Louth County Council.

Political Career

• Member of the Labour Party since 1997.
• Former chairman on the Drogheda Labour party
• Director of Elections for the Local Elections in Drogheda, 2004
• Director of Elections for Gerald Nash's campaign, 2011
• Co-opted to Louth County Council, March 2011

Occupation

• Student
• Previously worked as a docker in Drogheda Port

Memberships

• Member of the Economic Development and future planning strategic policy committee, Louth County Council.

Other Interests

• Strongly involved with the GAA through my membership with the Newtown Blues in Drogheda also a member of Boyne Rugby FC who have recently won promotion to the AIL League.
• Member of the Unite trade union
• Volunteer for the Samaritans in Drogheda

Family Background

• married

Birth Details

• Drogheda, 12/05/1963

Education

• Leaving Certificate.
• Diploma in civil engineering from DKIT
• Currently studying for a BA Honors Degree in Psychology in Dublin Business School