Local Election Candidate Questionnaire 2024 (Part 3)

Please note: due to the number of responses to our questionnaire, we have had to split the results into three pages. The first three questions, along with the background and editorial notes, can be found in Part 1. Questions four, five, and six can be found in Part 2.

7. Do you support the GDA Cycle Network Plan (2022 Revision) and will you commit to its implementation?

Dublin City Council
John Nisbet (Labour), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall	Yes
Josh O’Rourke (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall	Yes. We must also ensure that the cycle plan is integrated in a meaningful way with public transport hubs, as integration between active travel and public transport is key to longevity
Niamh Mongey (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot - Drimnagh	I do support the cycle network plan as I believe active travel and sustainable modes of transport are an important link in improving our quality of life and tacking our climate crisis, However, I wish to include everyone in this transition, as I know there are many people who are frustrated by these changes, and I think that all public transport infrastructure needs to accommodate those who are not in a position to walk or cycle when travelling through our city.
Patrick Dempsey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot Drimnagh	I commit to it's implementation but it is not good enough that wealthier areas are getting a greater share of the network plan. I will be working to make it better. Money should not determine access to safe, segregated cycling.
Ray Cunningham (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh	Yes, and it needs to be implemented faster!
Mamy Nzema Nkoy (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh	Yes, the comprehensive GDA Cycle plan provides an alternative for those opting to cycle as their primary mode of transport, a move welcomed by Sinn Féin. it's essential to ensure that, the cycle plan is meaningfully integrated with public transport hubs. Effective integration between active travel and public transport is essential for sustained success.
Arnold Guo (Fine Gael), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas	Yes.
John Lonergan (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas	Yes
Calum Atkinson (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Yes. We must also ensure that the cycle plan is meaningfully integrated with public transport hubs, as the connection between active travel and public transport is crucial for long-term success.
Cllr Cat O'Driscoll (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	I support it but as we learn new things more can be done. The Brussels Cycling Map looks at 3 types of cyclists (Commuter, Comfort, Neighbourhood) and I'd like us to cater for different types of cyclists which would mean more small changes for short journeys.
Stephen Oloughlin (Independent), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Yes
Feljin Jose (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin	Yes.. although, I would add more to it!
Garrett Greene (The Workers’ Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin	Yes
Deirdre Heney (Fianna Fáil), Dublin City Council: Clontarf	This is an NTA plan - I earnestly wish that needs of vulnerable people could be taken into account and I will continue to work hard to make the NTA listen to the needs of vulnerable people in our community the needs of vulnerable people in our communities - i.e. proposal to remove bus stops from Malahide Road at Danieli Road and Killester Avenue as part of Bus Connects plans for Clongriffin to City Centre and the removal of bus stops along the C2CC at Brophy's Opticians, Fairview.
Bernard Mulvany (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Clontarf	I do support the cycle plan but have some options about it in relation to inclusion.
Catherine Stocker (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA	Yes and yes
Donna Cooney  (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA	Yes, I'm the Dublin Bicycle Mayor and work in cycling advocacy.
Tamara Kearns (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack	The comprehensive GDA Cycle plan will offer an alternative to those wishing to cycle as their primary mode of transport which is something Sinn Féin welcomes.  There are some areas which will require further consultation with stakeholders before implementation.  We must also ensure that the cycle plan is integrated in a meaningful way with public transport hubs, as integration between active travel and public transport is key to longevity.
Janet Horner (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Dublin's North Inner City	Yes
Cllr. Fiona Connelly (Labour), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	yes - I also am proud that the Labour Party has been able to get rid of the charge for bringing bikes on Bus Eireann journeys - this is a recent change and very welcome.
Cllr. Pat Dunne (Independents 4 Change), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes
Shay L'Estrange  (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	I need to further investigate the plan before commenting
Carolyn Moore (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes
Eoin Hayes (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Kimmage-Rathmines	Yes, although I will have to consult the residents of Mount Argus and Rutland Grove on what seems to be the creation of a pedestrian and cycling access point between their 2 cul-de-sacs described on page 4 (I'm not sure they are aware of this, as I went door to door there recently). All others seem obvious and welcome.
Alan Whelan (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: North Inner City	I welcome and support any plans that make cycling more convenient for those who wish to make it a regular mode of transport. Ensuring there is meaningful integration between the cycle plan and public transport is also really important. We tend to think singularly in regards to people's mode of transport however, creating convenient options to use both public transport and cycling, during the one journey, can only make those modes of transport even more attractive. I don't believe we should be making it extremely inconvenient for those who wish/need to drive, whether that be due to mobility impairment or work needs, so there are some areas of the plan which require further consultation with stakeholders before implementation.
Hazel Chu (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	Yes
Dermot Lacey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	I will admit to not knowing everything in the plan but yes I support more cycle route provision and am particularly proud of my work on delivering the Dodder Greenway
Mary Martin (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	Yes
Cllr Kelsey May Daly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Yes
Darragh Moriarty (Labour), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Yes
Jen Cummins (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	The more cycle lanes the better. My whole family cycle as primary mode of transport - there is not a day that goes by that I am not worried about their safety.
Michael Pidgeon (Green Party), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Yes, and go further where possible.
Zoe Obeimhen (Independent), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City, Liberties, Tenters, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Islandbridge, Rialto	As an independent, I am community & resident led. I will implement all cycle routes that have majority support in Dublin 8, taking into account the need for business loading bays, disabled parking & emergency service vehicle access.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Dan Carson (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Yes
Conor Dowling (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Yes (I would strongly advocate this)
Martha Fanning (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Yes
Callie Nic Rállaigh (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Yes
Eoin O'Driscoll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	Yes
Robert Jones (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	Yes
Shay Brennan (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	Yes
Fiona Murray (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum LEA	yes
Mary Carroll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire	Not aware of it
Cllr. Tom Kivlehan (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire	Yes
Oisín O'Connor  (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford	Yes.
James Kearney (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford	Yes
Roland Kennedy (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Killarney/Ballybrack ward	Yes
John Hurley (Social Democrats), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Stillorgan	I am a cyclist. I am all for safe, well-surfaced cycle routes, where there is demand. I do not believe in weaponizing cycle lanes as a means of discommoding elderly motorists. I approach every planned route on its merits. I understand that DLR County falls under the NTA's plans and I support the facilitation of active movement around and between neighbourhoods and villages for citizens who can avail of it. But there are many citizens who cannot and who must not be forgotten.

Fingal County Council
Karen Power (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Balbriggan	Yes
Louise Kavanagh (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart	Yes, it is great to see an alternative for those who cycle as primary method of transport. It is important that the cycle plan is integrated in a meaningful way with public transport hubs.
Robbie Loughlin (Aontú), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart	Yes
David Healy (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Howth/Malahide	Yes
Angela Donnelly (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Ongar LEA	The GDA Cycle plan will offer an alternative to those wishing to cycle as their primary mode of transport which is welcome.  Some areas may require further consultation before implementation.  The cycle plan must be integrated in a meaningful way with public transport hubs, to ensure its longevity.
Corina Johnston  (Labour), Fingal County Council: Rush Lusk	Yes
Suzanne Young (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Rush/Lusk	Absolutely  and will work very hard if I am elected to see it implemented as quickly as possible in the county. We have had many cycle network plans that have sat on shelves with very little achieved. We have unprecedented funding now for active travel project and I am completely committed to prioritising this infrastructure locally.
Adrian Henchy (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Rush-Lusk LEA	Yes and Yes.
Brigid Manton (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Swords	Have to see what implications will be in my specific area

Kildare County Council
Rachael Wall (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Athy LEA	Yes
David Monaghan (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Celbridge LEA	The comprehensive GDA Cycle plan will offer an alternative to those wishing to cycle as their primary mode of transport which is something Sinn Féin welcomes.  There are some areas which will require further consultation with stakeholders before implementation.  We must also ensure that the cycle plan is integrated in a meaningful way with public transport hubs, as integration between active travel and public transport is key to longevity.
William Durkan (Fine Gael), Kildare County Council: Clane	Yes - In my local area, the plan primarily applies to the towns of Clane and Prosperous. The Cycle Network Plan is a great opportunity to improve access to active travel options for residents in these areas.
Joan O Boyle (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Leixlip	Yes
Angela Feeney (Labour), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Yes
Evelyn Gaynor (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	The comprehensive GDA Cycle plan will offer an alternative to those wishing to cycle as their primary mode of transport which is something Sinn Féin welcomes. There are some areas which will require further consultation with stakeholders before implementation. We must also ensure that the cycle plan is integrated in a meaningful way with public transport hubs, as integration between active travel and public transport is key to longevity.
Peter Melrose (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Yes.
Naoise Ó Cearúil (Fianna Fáil), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Yes
Bill Clear (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Naas md	Yes
James Garvin (Independent), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA	Yes
Ronan Maher (Green Party), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA	Yes

Meath County Council
Conor Tormey (Fianna Fáil), Meath County Council: Ashbourne	Yes
Peter Devin (Aontú), Meath County Council: Kells	Yes
Séamus McMenamin (Green Party), Meath County Council: Navan	Yes
Ruadháin Bonham (Green Party), Meath County Council: Ratoath	Yes

South Dublin County Council
Cllr Eoin Ó Broin (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	I have not studied it but sure. I am more familiar with SDCC's Cycle South Dublin which I unequivocally support.
Laura Donaghy (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	Yes
Sarah Adedeji (Fine Gael), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	Yes
Josh Ellul  (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	Yes
Lynn Tierney (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin LEA incl. Saggart Rathcoole Newcaste Brittas	I support the plan's goals. I think it needs to be improved for the areas of Saggart, Rathcoole, Newcastle and Brittas.
Róisín Mannion (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena	The comprehensive GDA Cycle plan will offer an alternative to those wishing to cycle as their primary mode of transport which is something Sinn Féin welcomes.  There are some areas which will require further consultation with stakeholders before implementation.  We must also ensure that the cycle plan is integrated in a meaningful way with public transport hubs, as integration between active travel and public transport is key to longevity.
Cllr Lyn Hagin Meade (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena	Yes
Stephen Nolan (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Lican	Yes and yes
Derren Ó Brádaigh  (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Lucan	Yes
Mark Kerins (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Lucan	I support wholeheartedly better cycling infrastructure in South Dublin and will commit to its implementation.
Madeleine Johansson (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Palmerstown-Fonthill	I haven't looked at the 2022 revisions but I broadly support improved cycling infrastructure especially off-road infrastructure
Ciarán Ahern (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue	Yes.
Mark Lynch (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue	Yes
Cllr Justin Sinnott (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue Greenhills	Yes
Conor Kelly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham-Templeogue	Yes
Jess Spear (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central	Yes
Vanessa Mulhall (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central	Yes, very supportive of imporving the cycle network.

Wicklow County Council
Laurie Kearon (Fine Gael), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA	I would need to update my knowledge of this document if elected
Pier (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA	Yes
Connor Byrne (Sinn Féin), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass	Yes
Deirdre McCormack (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass	Yes
John Mullen (Fianna Fáil), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass MD	Yes
Anne Ferris (Labour), Wicklow County Council: Bray East	Yes
Caroline Winstanley (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Bray West LEA	Yes-there may be further consultation and consideration needed to ensure that this is fully integrated into a whole transport plan.  Nothing ever works well when looked at in isolation and without thorough stakeholder enagement.
Stephen Stokes (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Greystones Municipal District	Yes
John J Larkin (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Wicklow Municipal District	Not aware of it

8. Are you aware of the UN Convention of Human Rights for People with Disabilities, and will you uphold the principles of accessibility when voting on, and submitting amendments to infrastructure projects?

Dublin City Council
John Nisbet (Labour), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall	Yes
Josh O’Rourke (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall	Yes. It is vital that our shared spaces are safe for use by all vulnerable road users including those with disabilities.  Specifically, there have been challenges with floating bus stops, and cycle lanes that intersect through bus stops in older areas of the city.  These design flaws must be addressed for the safety of both the cyclists, and vulnerable road users.
Niamh Mongey (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot - Drimnagh	One of my core priorities is to advocate for cleaner, safer and more accessible streets. I will campaign to improve investment in and access for everyone on our roads and streets. I believe that road design should be considerate of everyone's needs, particularly those with mobility issues.
Patrick Dempsey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot Drimnagh	Yes, absolutely.
Ray Cunningham (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh	Yes
Mamy Nzema Nkoy (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh	Yes, ensuring the safety of all vulnerable road users, including those with disabilities, in our shared spaces is of utmost importance. There have been notable challenges with floating bus stops and cycle lanes intersecting through bus stops in older city areas. It is essential to address these design flaws promptly to safeguard the well-being of both cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
Arnold Guo (Fine Gael), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas	Yes
John Lonergan (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas	Yes
Calum Atkinson (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Yes and Yes
Cllr Cat O'Driscoll (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Yes, and I believe infrastructure can work for everyone if people with disabilities are meaningfully engaged from the start of the design stage.
Stephen Oloughlin (Independent), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Yes definitely
Feljin Jose (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin	Yes
Garrett Greene (The Workers’ Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin	Yes
Deirdre Heney (Fianna Fáil), Dublin City Council: Clontarf	Yes and yes
Bernard Mulvany (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Clontarf	I am fully aware of the Convention as I am a very active disability rights campaigner.
Catherine Stocker (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA	Yes, very much so, we need to ensure people with disabilities are part of the design process in order to deliver truly accessible infrastructure.
Donna Cooney  (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA	Yes, we need to make sure all infrastructure is accessible to all.
Tamara Kearns (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack	Yes, I am aware of the United Nations Convention on the rights of People with Disabilities and will seek to uphold its principles in decision-making as a councillor. As active travel and shared use spaces have continued to grow over the past number of years, this has caused additional difficulties for people with disabilities at times.  It is vital that our shared spaces are safe for use by all vulnerable road users including those with disabilities.  Specifically, there have been challenges with floating bus stops, and cycle lanes that intersect through bus stops in older areas of the city.  These design flaws must be addressed for the safety of both the cyclists, and vulnerable road users.
Janet Horner (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Dublin's North Inner City	Yes
Cllr. Fiona Connelly (Labour), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	yes - I have a Masters in Human Rights and Citizenship
Cllr. Pat Dunne (Independents 4 Change), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	I am aware and voted for Damien O'Farrells motion on the subject
Shay L'Estrange  (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes
Carolyn Moore (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes
Eoin Hayes (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Kimmage-Rathmines	Absolutely.
Alan Whelan (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: North Inner City	I am aware of the United Nations Convention on the rights of People with Disabilities and I will absolutely strive to uphold its principles in decision-making as a councillor. As part of my role as a college lecturer I actually teach about access/rights to physical education and sport for people with disabilities and impairments, and it is an area I am very passionate about. It is vital that our shared spaces are safe for use by all vulnerable road users including those with disabilities.  Some of the new floating bus stops, and cycle lanes that intersect through bus stops in older areas of the city are causing particular challenges. I have been caught in some of these cycle lanes unaware myself, due to this new change in layout, and understand this may pose even greater challenges for those with visual or mobility impairments. These design flaws must be addressed for the safety of both the cyclists, and vulnerable road users.
Hazel Chu (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	Yes
Dermot Lacey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	Yes and Yes
Mary Martin (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	Yes
Cllr Kelsey May Daly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Yes
Darragh Moriarty (Labour), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Yes
Jen Cummins (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Yes
Michael Pidgeon (Green Party), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Yes
Zoe Obeimhen (Independent), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City, Liberties, Tenters, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Islandbridge, Rialto	I am a mother of 4 children 8-15 years old & one has special needs. I am fully committed to implementing the maximum amount of child, cyclist & Road safety measures possible, whilst taking into account the needs of disabled people.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Dan Carson (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Yes
Conor Dowling (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Yes
Martha Fanning (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Yes
Callie Nic Rállaigh (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Yes
Eoin O'Driscoll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	Yes
Robert Jones (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	Yes
Shay Brennan (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	Yes
Fiona Murray (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum LEA	yes
Mary Carroll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire	Not aware of it
Cllr. Tom Kivlehan (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire	Yes
Oisín O'Connor  (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford	Yes.
James Kearney (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford	Yes
Roland Kennedy (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Killarney/Ballybrack ward	Yes but more needs to be done to educate the support workers and families to support dose who voices need to be heard
John Hurley (Social Democrats), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Stillorgan	Yes

Fingal County Council
Karen Power (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Balbriggan	Yes
Louise Kavanagh (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart	Yes, it is vital that our shared spaces are safe for use by all vulnerable road users including those with disabilities. Cycle lanes that intersect through bus stops or floating bus stops are design flaws that need to be addressed for the safety of all users. Stakeholders and commuters must be consulted through all stages of design and implementation.
Robbie Loughlin (Aontú), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart	Yes.I work in Disability Services
David Healy (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Howth/Malahide	Yes
Angela Donnelly (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Ongar LEA	Yes, and will seek to uphold its principles in decision-making as a councillor. Universal design is crucial to ensure all of our citizens have equal access to our shared spaces. More work is required to ensure this happens. There have been challenges with floating bus stops, and cycle lanes that intersect through bus stops in older areas of the city.  These design flaws must be addressed for the safety of both the cyclists, and vulnerable road users.
Corina Johnston  (Labour), Fingal County Council: Rush Lusk	Yes
Suzanne Young (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Rush/Lusk	I absolutely commit to ensuring people of all ages and abilities have equal access when considering any changes and to engaging in consultation with any groups representing them.
Adrian Henchy (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Rush-Lusk LEA	Yes and Yes.
Brigid Manton (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Swords	Yes

Kildare County Council
Rachael Wall (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Athy LEA	Yes
David Monaghan (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Celbridge LEA	Yes, I am aware of the United Nations Convention on the rights of People with Disabilities and will seek to uphold its principles in decision-making as a councillor. As active travel and shared use spaces have continued to grow over the past number of years, this has caused additional difficulties for people with disabilities at times.  It is vital that our shared spaces are safe for use by all vulnerable road users including those with disabilities.  Specifically, there have been challenges with floating bus stops, and cycle lanes that intersect through bus stops in older areas of the city.  These design flaws must be addressed for the safety of both the cyclists, and vulnerable road users.
William Durkan (Fine Gael), Kildare County Council: Clane	Yes - The principles of the CRPD are vital to ensure accessibility of amenities in the community and ensure the development and improvement of communities for all. This can be a major issue, particularly in some smaller communities in Kildare, and it is vital that representatives aim to deliver better services, and access to these services, for all residents.
Joan O Boyle (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Leixlip	Yes
Angela Feeney (Labour), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Yes
Evelyn Gaynor (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Yes, I am aware of the United Nations Convention on the rights of People with Disabilities and will seek to uphold its principles in decision-making as a councillor. As active travel and shared use spaces have continued to grow over the past number of years, this has caused additional difficulties for people with disabilities at times. It is vital that our shared spaces are safe for use by all vulnerable road users including those with disabilities. Specifically, there have been challenges with floating bus stops, and cycle lanes that intersect through bus stops in older areas of the city. These design flaws must be addressed for the safety of both the cyclists, and vulnerable road users.
Peter Melrose (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Yes.
Naoise Ó Cearúil (Fianna Fáil), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Yes
Bill Clear (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Naas md	Yes
James Garvin (Independent), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA	Yes
Ronan Maher (Green Party), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA	Yes

Meath County Council
Conor Tormey (Fianna Fáil), Meath County Council: Ashbourne	Yes
Peter Devin (Aontú), Meath County Council: Kells	Yes
Séamus McMenamin (Green Party), Meath County Council: Navan	Yes
Ruadháin Bonham (Green Party), Meath County Council: Ratoath	Yes

South Dublin County Council
Cllr Eoin Ó Broin (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	I am not familiar with it's text no. I advocate wide footpaths at every opportunity. I also advocate that where a footpath traverses a road that the footpath should be raised in a 'table' so that the pedestrian does not have to step down onto the road, and it is the car that has to 'mount' the table. We still use kissing gates in some parks in SDCC due to the prevalence of scramblers. The latest designs, in Griffeen Park in Lucan, have a very wide arc. I would envisage that kissing gates will be removed in the parks and on the Grand Canal Greenway in a number of years when the issue of scramblers has been addressed.
Laura Donaghy (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	Yes, universal access should be a foundational principle in design of public spaces
Sarah Adedeji (Fine Gael), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	Yes
Josh Ellul  (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	Yes I am aware and will support it
Lynn Tierney (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin LEA incl. Saggart Rathcoole Newcaste Brittas	Yes I'm very much aware of the UNCRPD and am committed to upholding the principles. My career to date has been in the disability sector, leading and developing disability services and advocating for accessibility.
Róisín Mannion (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena	Yes, I am aware of the United Nations Convention on the rights of People with Disabilities and will seek to uphold its principles in decision-making as a councillor. As active travel and shared use spaces have continued to grow over the past number of years, this has caused additional difficulties for people with disabilities at times.  It is vital that our shared spaces are safe for use by all vulnerable road users including those with disabilities.  Specifically, there have been challenges with floating bus stops, and cycle lanes that intersect through bus stops in older areas of the city, as well as limited consideration for safe crossing points through much of the current infrastructure upgrades.  These design flaws must be addressed for the safety of all road users.
Cllr Lyn Hagin Meade (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena	Yes and universal design is an important principle in public space design
Stephen Nolan (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Lican	Yes, I work with the UNCHR on a daily basis and believe it should actually as a basis for every policy that we implement.
Derren Ó Brádaigh  (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Lucan	Yes
Mark Kerins (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Lucan	I am a care worker and am keenly aware of disgraceful infrastructure for people with mobility issues or a physical disability. I will have accessibility as a priority when voting and submitting amendments to infrastructure projects.
Madeleine Johansson (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Palmerstown-Fonthill	Yes
Ciarán Ahern (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue	Yes.
Mark Lynch (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue	Yes
Cllr Justin Sinnott (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue Greenhills	Yes
Conor Kelly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham-Templeogue	Yes
Jess Spear (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central	Yes
Vanessa Mulhall (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central	Yes indeed.

Wicklow County Council
Laurie Kearon (Fine Gael), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA	yes
Pier (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA	Yes
Connor Byrne (Sinn Féin), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass	Yes
Deirdre McCormack (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass	Yes
John Mullen (Fianna Fáil), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass MD	Yes
Anne Ferris (Labour), Wicklow County Council: Bray East	Yes
Caroline Winstanley (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Bray West LEA	I am a speech and language therapist and person centred planner in an adult disability service.  The principles of equality, diversity and inclusion are core to my everyday work practices and would upheld in any public work I do.
Stephen Stokes (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Greystones Municipal District	Yes
John J Larkin (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Wicklow Municipal District	Yes, fully

9. Do you support the implementation of the Dublin City Centre Transport Plan in Full?

Please note for this question only three responses were possible: "Yes", "No" or "Outside DCC". This means that, unlike for the other questions above, candidates were not able to elaborate on their answers here. This was deliberate, as we think it is important to see which candidates unconditionally support the Dublin City Centre Transport Plan.

Dublin City Council
John Nisbet (Labour), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall	Yes
Josh O’Rourke (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Artane / Whitehall	Yes
Niamh Mongey (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot - Drimnagh	No
Patrick Dempsey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot Drimnagh	Yes
Ray Cunningham (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh	Yes
Mamy Nzema Nkoy (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Ballyfermot-Drimnagh	Outside DCC
Arnold Guo (Fine Gael), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas	Yes
John Lonergan (Labour), Dublin City Council: Ballymun-Finglas	Yes
Calum Atkinson (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Yes
Cllr Cat O'Driscoll (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Yes
Stephen Oloughlin (Independent), Dublin City Council: Cabra Glasnevin	Yes
Feljin Jose (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin	Yes
Garrett Greene (The Workers’ Party), Dublin City Council: Cabra-Glasnevin	Yes
Deirdre Heney (Fianna Fáil), Dublin City Council: Clontarf	No
Bernard Mulvany (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Clontarf	No
Catherine Stocker (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA	Yes
Donna Cooney  (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Clontarf LEA	Yes
Tamara Kearns (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: Donaghmeade / Kilbarrack	Yes
Janet Horner (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Dublin's North Inner City	Yes
Cllr. Fiona Connelly (Labour), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes
Cllr. Pat Dunne (Independents 4 Change), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes
Shay L'Estrange  (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	No
Carolyn Moore (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Kimmage Rathmines	Yes
Eoin Hayes (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: Kimmage-Rathmines	Yes
Alan Whelan (Sinn Féin), Dublin City Council: North Inner City	No
Hazel Chu (Green Party), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	Yes
Dermot Lacey (Labour), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	Yes
Mary Martin (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: Pembroke	Yes
Cllr Kelsey May Daly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Yes
Darragh Moriarty (Labour), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Yes
Jen Cummins (Social Democrats), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Yes
Michael Pidgeon (Green Party), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City	Yes
Zoe Obeimhen (Independent), Dublin City Council: South West Inner City, Liberties, Tenters, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Islandbridge, Rialto	Yes

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Dan Carson (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Outside DCC
Conor Dowling (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Outside DCC
Martha Fanning (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Outside DCC
Callie Nic Rállaigh (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Blackrock	Outside DCC
Eoin O'Driscoll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	Outside DCC
Robert Jones (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	Yes
Shay Brennan (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum	Outside DCC
Fiona Murray (Fianna Fáil), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dundrum LEA	Outside DCC
Mary Carroll (Fine Gael), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire	Yes
Cllr. Tom Kivlehan (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Dún Laoghaire	Yes
Oisín O'Connor  (Green Party), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford	Outside DCC
James Kearney (Labour), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Glencullen-Sandyford	Outside DCC
Roland Kennedy (Sinn Féin), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Killarney/Ballybrack ward	Outside DCC
John Hurley (Social Democrats), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Stillorgan	Outside DCC

Fingal County Council
Karen Power (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Balbriggan	Outside DCC
Louise Kavanagh (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart	Yes
Robbie Loughlin (Aontú), Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart	Outside DCC
David Healy (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Howth/Malahide	Yes
Angela Donnelly (Sinn Féin), Fingal County Council: Ongar LEA	Outside DCC
Corina Johnston  (Labour), Fingal County Council: Rush Lusk	Outside DCC
Suzanne Young (Green Party), Fingal County Council: Rush/Lusk	Yes
Adrian Henchy (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Rush-Lusk LEA	Outside DCC
Brigid Manton (Fianna Fáil), Fingal County Council: Swords	Outside DCC

Kildare County Council
Rachael Wall (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Athy LEA	Outside DCC
David Monaghan (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Celbridge LEA	Yes
William Durkan (Fine Gael), Kildare County Council: Clane	Outside DCC
Joan O Boyle (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Leixlip	Yes
Angela Feeney (Labour), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Outside DCC
Evelyn Gaynor (Sinn Féin), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Outside DCC
Peter Melrose (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Outside DCC
Naoise Ó Cearúil (Fianna Fáil), Kildare County Council: Maynooth	Outside DCC
Bill Clear (Social Democrats), Kildare County Council: Naas md	Yes
James Garvin (Independent), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA	Outside DCC
Ronan Maher (Green Party), Kildare County Council: Newbridge LEA	Outside DCC

Meath County Council
Conor Tormey (Fianna Fáil), Meath County Council: Ashbourne	No
Peter Devin (Aontú), Meath County Council: Kells	No
Séamus McMenamin (Green Party), Meath County Council: Navan	Yes
Ruadháin Bonham (Green Party), Meath County Council: Ratoath	Yes

South Dublin County Council
Cllr Eoin Ó Broin (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	Outside DCC
Laura Donaghy (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	Yes
Sarah Adedeji (Fine Gael), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	Outside DCC
Josh Ellul  (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin	Yes
Lynn Tierney (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Clondalkin LEA incl. Saggart Rathcoole Newcaste Brittas	Outside DCC
Róisín Mannion (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena	Outside DCC
Cllr Lyn Hagin Meade (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Firhouse Bohernabreena	Outside DCC
Stephen Nolan (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Lican	Yes
Derren Ó Brádaigh  (Sinn Féin), South Dublin County Council: Lucan	Yes
Mark Kerins (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Lucan	Outside DCC
Madeleine Johansson (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Palmerstown-Fonthill	Outside DCC
Ciarán Ahern (Labour), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue	Outside DCC
Mark Lynch (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue	Outside DCC
Cllr Justin Sinnott (Social Democrats), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham Templeogue Greenhills	Yes
Conor Kelly (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Rathfarnham-Templeogue	Outside DCC
Jess Spear (People Before Profit-Solidarity), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central	Outside DCC
Vanessa Mulhall (Green Party), South Dublin County Council: Tallaght Central	Outside DCC

Wicklow County Council
Laurie Kearon (Fine Gael), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA	Outside DCC
Pier (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Arklow LEA	Outside DCC
Connor Byrne (Sinn Féin), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass	Outside DCC
Deirdre McCormack (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass	Outside DCC
John Mullen (Fianna Fáil), Wicklow County Council: Baltinglass MD	Yes
Anne Ferris (Labour), Wicklow County Council: Bray East	Outside DCC
Caroline Winstanley (Social Democrats), Wicklow County Council: Bray West LEA	Outside DCC
Stephen Stokes (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Greystones Municipal District	Outside DCC
John J Larkin (Independent), Wicklow County Council: Wicklow Municipal District	Outside DCC

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