Why I got involved in politics

I joined the Labour Party because I believe our society needs the passion and energy of young people to be the engine of a real force for change in Irish politics. I believe it is our responsibility to involve ourselves in the issues we care about; locally, nationally and internationally.

We are facing serious challenges as we emerge from the Covid crisis over the coming years. However, we are also among the best educated young people in Europe. Working together, combining youth and experience, I know we can meet these challenges.

If this is something you feel strongly about too, please consider becoming involved in the Labour Party in Clontarf.

My priorities

My priorities in Clontarf include:

• Supporting local organisations and initiatives and ensuring that community involvement in local planning, policing and services is at the heart of our City Council.

• Resisting the cuts to our public services, particularly the bus routes, which threaten to cause such difficulty in the lives of local residents.

• Making Dublin a Green City – through more and better recycling facilities, cycle paths, and an integrated and effective public transport system for all.

• Ensuring that all planning is community-led and sustainable, in the interests of everyone in the local area.

• Getting people back to work and supporting initiatives that will encourage local employment and support local businesses.

• Accountable, honest and transparent local government; at all levels.

My background

I became a member of the Labour Party in 2004. Since joining the party, I have been active in campaigning for equality, particularly equality of access to education, issues of social justice, and worker’s rights.

I was selected to replace Deputy Aodhán O’Riordain on Dublin City Council in March 2011 and was elected twice since to represent the interests of the residents in Clontarf, Fairview, Marino, Donnycarney, St Anne's and Killester.

The Labour Party in Clontarf is a strong and campaigning voice for the people of our communities, and I am honoured to now be a part of the team there.

Clubs and Committees

• North Central Area Committee

• North Central Area JPC

• Planning and Urban Form SPC

• Traffic and Transport SPC