I’ve worked to deliver social and affordable housing, and to improve conditions for our public tenants. I’ve campaigned against hotels, luxury student accommodation and Build-to-Rents so we can build the decent housing we need in our community instead. And I’ve challenged illegal AirBnBs and rogue landlords publicly.
Working with local residents, I’ve delivered new playing pitches and pushed for safer walking and cycling infrastructure across Dublin 8.I grew up opposite the Coombe Hospital, where my parents ran a local shop, Petals, for over 20 years. I’m living in Inchicore, and I work for a leading health charity. I’m also a Pat’s season ticket holder.
Now, I want to take the fight for a better, fairer Dublin South Central to the Dáil. That’s why I need your Number 1 vote.
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As your TD, my priorities will be
Affordable, secure & decent housing
The housing disaster impacts all of us. My sister packed her bags for Australia, and my brother is stuck at home. I get it. I’ll fight for social and affordable housing and enhanced renters’ rights.
Public childcare
Childcare costs are crippling families. Even if you’re lucky enough to find a space, the for-profit model has failed. It’s time for a public childcare scheme with a guaranteed place for every child.
Education for all
Too many children are in cold prefabs, and principals can’t find teachers. There’s not enough secondary school capacity or spaces for children with additional needs. We need to scale up investment and break down barriers separating our children going to school.
Confront the climate emergency
We need a retrofitting revolution to make your homes warmer and energy bills cheaper. I will also fight for investment in public transport and safer walking and cycling infrastructure.
Safer streets
Everyone should feel safe in their community. This means proactive visible community policing, and cracking down on drug-related intimidation. It means investing in our parks, playgrounds and pitches, and putting a stop to illegal scramblers.
Pitches and playgrounds
As your TD, I will insist that we finally get the investment needed for more pitches, playgrounds and public spaces where people of all ages can gather and where our community connections can flourish.
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Endorsements
”Darragh has already helped us advance the delivery of full-size multi sports pitches in Marrowbone Lane and Donore Avenue. I’ve no doubt as a TD he will have an even greater impact to help deliver the sports pitches that our community needs and deserves.
Tom MageePresident Liberty Saints
RFC/Sporting Liberties
”Darragh has grown up in this area, and has lived with the lack of resources and facilities for young people. He’s already made a huge impact as a Councillor – I know he will be a committed and passionate TD, getting results for our community.
Senator Rebecca MoynihanMember of the Seanad Éireann
”Darragh has a proven track record as a tireless campaigner for investment in Dublin South Central. As a TD, he will be able to bring that tenacity to the Dáil – he won’t stop fighting for the public services you need and deserve.
Ivana Bacik TDLabour Party Leader
”We were illegally evicted from Reuben House by Marc Godart, who put our former homes on AirBnB and tried to turn the building into an aparthotel. Darragh fought with us to make sure this aparthotel didn’t happen, and we won.
Francesca GubelliniRenter Reuben House
”Darragh understands how important sport is as a positive outlet for our young people. We are a growing football club and he has worked with us in Inchicore Athletic to push DCC to open up more space so that kids and young people have somewhere decent to play.
Ger MarshallInchicore Athletic
”I’m in my mid 70s with health issues, and my single-glazed windows needed to be replaced. I got nowhere for about 12 months and was stuck in a draughty cold flat. Darragh pushed it and he didn’t give up - the Council were out very shortly afterwards to get it done.
William DoyleDublin City Council tenant.
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Darragh grew up in Dolphin’s Barn, where his parents ran a local newsagent and florist Petals, opposite the Coombe Hospital.
He works for a leading health charity and has experience working in the housing and homelessness sector. He lives in Inchicore with his partner and their dog, Fudge. Darragh is a long-time supporter of St. Patrick’s Athletic Football Club.
Darragh wants to bring his fight for vital public services in Dublin South Central to the Dáil. He needs your support to do that. Please give him your Number 1 Vote in the General Election.
Together we can win a seat in Dublin South Central, but I can’t do it without you. If you have time to leaflet or knock on doors please let me know. If social media is more your thing please share my posts. Tell your friends and family why you’re supporting my campaign. Every bit of support is really appreciated.
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