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Eoin\u2019s decision to join the Social Democrats is further evidence that the party is continuing to grow<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Social Democrats co-leaders Catherine Murphy and R\u00f3is\u00edn Shortall have welcomed the decision of Independent South Dublin County Councillor Eoin \u00d3 Broin to join the Social Democrats.<\/p>\n Cllr. \u00d3 Broin said:<\/p>\n \u201cMy primary goal in politics is delivering change \u2013 in improved public services, the environment and housing \u2013 so the Social Democrats were the obvious choice for me. I am looking forward to being a member of a progressive centre-left party that has a real vision for Ireland as a fairer, more inclusive and more sustainable country.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile I enjoyed my time as an Independent councillor, I feel that I will be able to accomplish more for my local constituents as a member of the Social Democrats. Our values and political priorities are completely aligned.<\/p>\n \u201cIreland has undergone a lot of change during the pandemic and, as we begin to emerge from that phase, there is an opportunity to reshape our society. To do so, we must learn the lessons of covid. This means investing in threadbare public services; finally tackling the housing crisis; ensuring workers have access to remote working and an improved work-life balance; investing in public transport; and acting now to prevent a climate crisis.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a member of South Dublin County Council, I want to help build a social democratic block that can further this agenda and direct budgetary and zoning decisions accordingly. Is Gaelgeoir l\u00edofa\u00a0m\u00e9\u00a0freisin agus suim m\u00f3r agam an Ghaeilge a chur chun chinn.\u201d<\/p>\n Social Democrats co-leader Catherine Murphy said:<\/p>\n \u201cEoin is a tireless community activist in Clondalkin and has used his position on South Dublin County Council to advocate for better public transport and cycling links, improved access to housing and more sustainable environmental policies.<\/p>\n \u201cEoin\u2019s background, particularly his PhD on energy efficiency in homes and his experience working abroad, means he has a real contribution to make on the most important issues now facing the country \u2013 namely, housing and the climate crisis. A lot of change, in society, begins at local level and I am delighted that Eoin has joined the Social Democrats to fight for change from within the party.\u201d<\/p>\n Social Democrats co-leader R\u00f3is\u00edn Shortall said:<\/p>\n \u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Eoin into the Social Democrats \u2013 his focus on sustainability, equality and reform means that he is a natural fit for the party.<\/p>\n \u201cEoin\u2019s decision to join the Social Democrats \u2013 the second councillor to join the party in the past two months – is further evidence that the party is continuing to grow. We are very ambitious for the party, and the country, and look forward to working with Eoin to help bring about real and lasting change in our society.\u201d<\/p>\n 24 January, 2022<\/p>\n Ends<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Eoin\u2019s decision to join the Social Democrats is further evidence that the party is continuing to grow Social Democrats co-leaders Catherine Murphy and R\u00f3is\u00edn Shortall have welcomed the decision of Independent South Dublin County Councillor Eoin \u00d3 Broin to join the Social Democrats. Cllr. \u00d3 Broin said: \u201cMy primary goal in politics is delivering change […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1759,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[406,7,385],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1756","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-le-candidates","category-press-release","category-tds-councillors"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n