Candidate for Wicklow
Jennifer Whitmore is the SocDems’ Spokesperson for Children and a Councillor for the Greystones Municipal District on Wicklow County Council.
Jennifer spent 10 years in Australia, where she worked as a senior policy analyst alongside government Ministers developing environmental law, water management and energy policy. Prior to working in Australia, she worked extensively in fisheries and aquaculture in Ireland at both a national and European level.
Jennifer was elected as a Councillor for Wicklow in 2014. She sees her work as a Councillor primarily as a facilitator. Local communities have an enormous wealth of expertise and talent, and she enjoys seeing the amazing work that can be achieved by communities and local government coming together.
Jennifer is keen to use her experience in policy and legislation, combined with her community work, for the benefit of Wicklow and Ireland.
“Simply put, I became involved in politics to effect change. I believe that our governance systems have failed us – that we need to completely review how we engage with communities, how & where we direct our resources, how we govern. That is why I ran in the local elections, why I helped found the Social Democrats, and why I am now running for the Dáil. Ireland’s future is a bright one and our potential is great. The time to make that change is now.”
“Simply put, I became involved in politics to effect change. Ireland’s future is a bright one and our potential is great. The time to make that change is now.”
“Simply put, I became involved in politics to effect change. Ireland’s future is a bright one and our potential is great. The time to make that change is now.”
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New Primary for Kilcoole/NTMK - what kind of school do you want?
Some of you may be aware that I am the Chair of the Community National School in Greystones. It is a multi-denominational school with an ethos of inclusivity, parental & community involvement, and excellence in education - all principles that I can firmly get behind.
The Dept of Education has planned another primary school for the Kilcoole / Newtownmountkennedy area. The patron has yet to be determined, and it will be based on the preference of parents in the local area.
The KWETB (the patron of the CNS schools) is holding a public meeting this Wednesday night to explain what the CNS model of primary education is and to answer what questions parents may have. Or check out www.cns.ie
So, if you are the parent of a little one and live in the Kilcoole/NTMK area, please come along. Please tag anyone that may be interested.
When: Wed, 21st November at 7.30pm.
Where: Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy.
Do Community National Schools promote religiosity through the GMGY course which is part of their ethos?
Thanks I'll definitely make it. Really sounds like a great ethos for a school. I like that it seems to strike a good balance.
Thanks Jennifer. I love the Community National School model too! Great to see wider diversity and choice for coming generations and letting everyone have their say is so important!!
Margaret Moore-Parle - Info evening.
Educate Together all day long.
Maybe secular one for a change? And then there is the KWETB and Bray ETNS temporary accomodation saga.. why support them? https://www.facebook.com/100402570036621/posts/1887814984628695/
The Social Democrats are building strongly across the country and preparing for the next local elections...& no more so than in Wicklow.
Last night, the Wicklow Branch of the #SocDems selected Dave McGinn Social Democrats to run as our candidate for the Baltinglass District Council next May.
Dave works in the Tech sector and was heavily involved in the Repeal campaign in West Wicklow. On top of all that, he is a genuinely nice guy. I'm delighted to see him put his name forward and look forward to working with him as he starts his political journey.
Check out his page to see what kind of stuff he gets up to - and if you are in West Wicklow and would like to help with his campaign, just drop us a line...thanks! Jennifer
SocDems Wicklow
Dave is a great addition to the team
SDs Building across the "country....,?
congratulations Dave - you'll be a great local rep for West Cllr. Jennifer Whitmore, General Election Candidate for Wicklow
" It's always about the MONEY, never the Environment or the Neighbours The fact is there is no safe setback distance for wind Turbines, NOT GREEN, NOT CHEAP, NOT RELIABLE, and come with very BAD side EFFECT on people and the ENVIRONMENT. there is Nothing GREEN about WIND TURBINES . SAY NO TO WIND TURBINES and then you might have a chance of building support in South and West Wicklow.
Delighted to see the work progress on the new pitches (grass & astro) at the back of St. Laurences in Greystones. There will also be a small MUGA area, with plans to put a basketball hoop in. This is going to be such an important community facility when finished.
Well done to all people who have worked on this fantastic job looking great 👍🏻
When is the road there due for completion? Wicklow arms to Seagreen is in need to widening and resurfacing, it’s not fit for purpose anymore, particularly at peak times
That’s amazing 👍🏼
Nice one!
That’s amazing 👍🏼
Hi Jennifer Is there going to be path/ and or cycle lane at the far side to Delgany Wood do you know?
Basketball is my speciality in that I have developed a complete new model for playing and coaching.A side benefit for parents is their children learn about being great communicators as well as goal setting.Where's there's a basketball court there is potential for a new club.
Catherine Murphy
It would seem from social media reports that families have already been moved into the Grand Hotel.
I am worried that they won't get the State supports they need - in fact, I have heard nothing from any state agency or the County Council about exactly who is going to ensure that these people have the services, supports, and help they are going to need.
So, I'm delighted to see that the local community are already mobilising to fill that gap. I'm sure they could do with more Likes, Shares and support so that they (and all of us) can help as much as possible.
Jennifer Whitmore
(And this is not to negate the discussion about whether a hotel is the right location for people in need, or whether direct provision is a good system (it's absolutely not, btw) but these people are in place now, and need supports now. I think it's important not to conflate the two issues).
Would be interesting to see what your views would be if a DP center was proposed for the middle of Greystones main street.I only mention it due to the recent national news about the hysteria and public outcry that was caused to prevent a chipper being opened in the town.
Wicklow Tourism must be jumping with joy at the challenge of marketing the twin attractions of on the one hand our county town as an ideal place for visiting tourists to stay overnight, or better still a weekend, and on the others the joys of the "unspoiled" countryside of South Wicklow as the visitors hike and cycle amongst the skyscraper-sized wind turbines on Croghan mountain and Ballycumber Hill, with the threat of another dozen on Ballymanus, overlooking Aughrim thrown in as an added attraction to return for in years to come!
There is a lot of information missing and i think we need a clearer picture from the managing group, government and owner. Dp is a horrible system that needs to be abolished. But as a society and community we will work together and welcome them with open arms. If i can help in anyway do let me know. Annie
Concerned about medical care Cllr. Jennifer Whitmore,. All GPs in Wicklow Town have waiting lists. Where will these families get access to medical care?
I think get your house in order why were our homeless not put up in a hotel for the winter
Sneaky.... Get them in quick before the public meeting... Our government are the slimiest bastards.
What happens when contract runs out are they going to get the council houses that local people are waiting for years. Its about time this country started looking after our own. I don't mind refugees being looked after if our own. are being looked after first after all it is our own that our paying our taxes .
Delighted to hear! thank you for supporting Xmas in Greystones
@cwdbl @WhitmoreJen @BootsIrishJobs @BootsUK Boots Greystones is proud to support the Greystones Christmas event this year and we look forward to welcoming Santa to the village 🎅🎄
This is why we need to shop local! @BootsIrishJobs @BootsUKNews @BootsUK
Boots refuse to contribute to Christmas Lights.
Why support shops that don’t support the town especially . All the other pharmacies do. Vote with your feet, don’t support those who don’t support your town
Hey @ReginaDo - #SocDems Bill to extend unpaid leave for working parents from four to six months is making good progress through the Oireachtas thanks to support from other parties - all part of improving #worklifebalance @SocDems #WorldChildrensDay
Our proposals to improve work-life balance - Social Democrats
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[email protected] says an urgent audit is needed of women who have been tested for BRCA cancer gene in Crumlin Hospital - follows report that cancer patient was given false all-clear - by @JohnMooneyST in @SunTimesIreland #Marian
Urgent audit needed for women who have taken cancer gene test - Shortall - Social Democrats
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