Issues I'm working on.
As your elected TD, I am committed to working for the people of Dublin North West. From the Dáil chamber to the doorstep, below are a selection of the key areas I am active in.
Community.
Focusing on the communities of Dublin North West is my key priority as your elected representative. I work closely with residents' associations and community organisations in Ballymun, Finglas, Glasnevin, Santry, Beaumont and Whitehall.
I understand the vital role that volunteers and community groups play in giving so much to our area and I see it as an important part of my role to support them.
I'm available to provide advice or information about grants, funding opportunities or to seek answers from state bodies about developments that impact local residents.
Sport.
I am committed to championing local sports clubs and community sport facilities in our area.
Please do not hesitate to get in contact with my office if your club is in need of assistance with:
- Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly Sports Capital and Equipment Programme)
- Seeking the use of municipal facilities operated by Dublin City Council
- Support for volunteers who keep local sport alive
Housing.
I am committed to delivering more housing for our area. I am working alongside my colleague, Minister for Housing, James Browne to ensure that new homes across our area are built in well-planned communities. We must have public, affordable purchase and cost-rental delivery on public sites, alongside supports in place for tenants and first-time buyers.
If you have queries about any of the housing schemes available, please contact my office.
Health.
We need more investment in health infrastructure in our area, including for sites like Cappagh Hospital, Beaumont Hospital and our primary care centres. I will continue to raise these sites and others across our area to ensure they are delivered.
Everyone in society must be granted the opportunity to live to their full potential. The plight of people with different abilities who need local services, access to treatments and swifter diagnosis is a key priority of mine.
Transport.
Connecting our city and enabling people to travel for work, education and socialisation is very important to me. In order to do this there must be well-connected and frequently serviced public transport routes.
I am committed to delivering projects in our area like the Finglas Luas, BusConnects and MetroLink.
To date, with my colleagues in Government, we have secured:
- An agreement on Finglas Luas, clearing the way for construction
- BusConnects improvements in Dublin 9 and 11 following the disastrous rollout of many local routes
- New, safer footpaths, cycling routes and active travel routes