Cllr Eoin Hayes has been selected by the Social Democrats as their Dublin Bay South candidate in the general election.<\/p>\n
At the Dublin Bay South selection convention in Tara Buildings last night (Monday, July 29), Eoin was officially confirmed as the party\u2019s candidate for the constituency. The convention was chaired by R\u00f3is\u00edn Shortall TD, former co-leader of the Social Democrats and co-founder of the party.<\/p>\n
Eoin lives with his partner in the constituency and works as a consultant, supporting the growth of small businesses, particularly in the climate sector. As a first-time candidate in the 2024 Local Elections, he won a seat for the party in Kimmage-Rathmines on Dublin City Council.<\/p>\n
Following his selection, Cllr Hayes said:<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a life-long renter and aspiring homeowner, I have first-hand experience of the effects of a housing crisis that has been mismanaged by 13 years of consecutive Fine Gael governments.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince my election to Dublin City Council, my priorities have been affordable housing, better public transport, clean and safe streets and more green spaces where communities can thrive.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve also noticed how local issues are too often rooted in poorly drafted national legislation. I want to provide strong, progressive representation in D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann, where I will fight for affordable housing for all and improved public services for local communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is an honour and a privilege to be selected by my local branch to contest the upcoming general election on behalf of the Social Democrats. Given the extremely positive interaction I had with people on the doorsteps during the local election campaign, I\u2019m looking forward to further outlining our party\u2019s ambition to achieve a new type of politics in Ireland \u2013 based on fairness, inclusiveness and equality.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the general election campaign, it is my intention to share the Social Democrats\u2019 vision for a better Ireland with the people of Dublin Bay South.\u201d<\/p>\n
Welcoming Cllr Hayes\u2019 selection as a general election candidate, party leader Holly Cairns said:<\/p>\n
\u201cEoin is a dedicated and hard-working public representative and has already shown his commitment to the people in Kimmage-Rathmines in the short time he has been on Dublin City Council. He exemplifies the type of change that the Social Democrats offer and would be an incredible TD for the area.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Social Democrats put in a strong performance in the local elections in this constituency, outperforming Fianna F\u00e1il and Sinn F\u00e9in for council seats. There is now a real opportunity for the people of Dublin Bay South to vote for meaningful\u00a0change.\u201d<\/p>\n
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