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Health & Disability

In the past I have worked in the media reporting on disability issues. I was disappointed to see that promises made years ago were not fulfilled by subsequent governments and this motivated me to run in the 2014 local elections.

I am passionate about making a real and lasting difference in the area of health and disability at a local level. Some of the initiatives relating to health and disability to date include promotion of walking and fitness in the county, bringing motions to Council asking for autism friendly services and support on recognition of deaf-blindness. One of the most important achievements to date in relation to disability has been the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights for Persons with Disabilities.

Ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD)

Ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD)

Health & Disability

Ireland was one of the last countries world-wide to ratify the convention and I am delighted that Minister for Disabilities, Finian McGrath, T.D., committed to ratification upon his appointment in 2016. I brought forward a motion asking for all DLRCC councillors to support ratification, which was passed by a majority. I had ongoing discussions with Minister McGrath who kept me updated in this regard.

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Smoking in Public Areas

Smoking in Public Areas

Health & Disability

One of the most progressive pieces of legislation in my opinion over the last 15 years was the introduction of the smoking ban in public places. I have witnessed first-hand the major improvements this has made to people with respiratory conditions. I put a motion on...
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Transport and Disability

Transport and Disability

Health & Disability

I have worked with Minister Shane Ross on Transport initiatives that support disability including a decrease in waiting time for public transport, increase in fines for illegal parking in disabled spaces and the introduction of members from the disabled community on...
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Participation on Boards

Participation on Boards

Health & Disability

Following my re-election in 2019 I was appointed to the boards of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership and DLR Leisure. I am also the chair of the board of DLR Leisure. I will continue to promote sport and fitness as much as possible within the county and...
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