“I encourage regular contact with constituents through clinics and local visits. This is an integral part of a public representative’s work. If you would like to discuss any issue or arrange a meeting then please call/text me on my mobile at 086 8290570 or email me sbrennan@cllr.dlrcoco.ie”
My Priorities for Dublin Rathdown
As your representative, I am committed to addressing the key issues that matter most to our community. From tackling transport congestion and promoting environmental sustainability to advocating for fair inheritance tax policies and increasing the availability of family homes, my focus is on creating a vibrant and supportive environment for everyone. I believe in championing local businesses to drive growth and ensuring that I am accessible to you for any local or national concerns. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community.
Transport Congestion: Continue to advocate for increased Luas capacity, better bus services and safe segregated cycle lanes
Climate Change: Promote policies and initiatives to safeguard our environment
Inheritance Tax: Raise the exemption ceiling to a fairer level
Family Homes: Advocate for a higher mix of family homes in future developments
Local Business: Continue to fight for initiatives and incentives to encourage business growth
Local Representation: Be available to you to address local issues and national concern
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Blog
Rent Controls are Short Sighted
There is a critical need to address the housing shortage in the Dublin area. Private and public sector building programmes must be encouraged in order to meet the growing demand for homes. Rents will stabilise, and potentially fall, once there is a marked increase in...
ECB Creates €8 Billion in Cheap Funding for Irish SME’s
I am very concerned about the lack of credit available to SME’s at this stage in our recovery. There is one upcoming opportunity that has the potential to create up to €8Bn of cheap funding for Irish SME’s, but only if the Irish banks get both fully on board with the...
Council Motion to Target Rates Reduction and Create 113 Jobs
I recently put forward the following council motion to DLR Co. Co.: Motion: “That this Council considers the establishment of a Commercial Rates Relief Fund equivalent to 2% of the 2014 Rates collection, and that this fund is used to pay the 2014 Rates bill of...