Sin\u00e9ad Gibney has been selected by the Social Democrats to represent the party in Dublin Rathdown in the General Election.<\/p>\n
The prominent human rights advocate was officially confirmed as a candidate at a selection convention on Sunday evening (July 21) in the Dropping Well, Milltown.<\/p>\n
Sin\u00e9ad has a well known background in human rights, equality advocacy and leadership in business and the public sector and recently contested the European Elections for the Social Democrats in the Dublin constituency.<\/p>\n
Her career has spanned roles with Google, Trinity College and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC), where she recently stood down from her position as Chief Commissioner to contest the European Elections.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the selection convention, Sin\u00e9ad said:<\/p>\n
“I am honoured to have been selected to stand in Dublin Rathdown at the next General Election for the Social Democrats.<\/p>\n
“I am so excited to begin my campaign and fight hard for the chance to represent the people of Dublin Rathdown as a strong and progressive voice in D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann.<\/p>\n
“I have lived in the area for most of my life and have been extremely fortunate to live so close to my family while raising my daughter and I know the value that family connection brings to our lives and to our communities.<\/p>\n
“But with the cost of living and skyrocketing rents and house prices, young people today – like those of my daughter’s generation – may not have the same opportunity to live and work in our community unless things start to change.<\/p>\n
“We need to see a big step change in how housing policy is approached, to improve affordability.<\/p>\n
“As a TD, I will be a strong advocate for investment in our community, especially in public services like childcare and transport.”<\/p>\n
Welcoming Sin\u00e9ad’s selection, Social Democrats Deputy Leader Cian O’Callaghan TD said:<\/p>\n
“We are delighted to have Sin\u00e9ad running for the Social Democrats in Dublin Rathdown. She would be an incredible representative for the people of her constituency in Leinster House.<\/p>\n
“Sin\u00e9ad is somebody who stands up for equality, for disability rights and workers’ rights. She will be a passionate advocate for the change that we need.<\/p>\n
“We wish her every success in her campaign and look forward to working with her and her team to elect a Social Democrat TD in Dublin Rathdown.”<\/p>\n
July 22, 2024<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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