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Joe O'Brien
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Biography

Joe O'Brien has been a TD for Dublin Fingal since 2019, and is the Minister of State for Community Development, Charities, and Integration. He was previously a Fingal County councillor. Before entering politics, he worked at Crosscare with at-risk young people and in the area of Migrant Rights.

Question time
Why did you decide to run in this election?

Dublin Fingal West needs a candidate committed to positive change, with experience of making change happen. My experience as Community Development Minister will be a huge asset to the constituency. Much housing has been built but we need to build communities too. This includes upscaling and upgrading our public transport and making childcare more accessible.

What do you think is the greatest issue the country faces right now?

We need increased urgency in building more new homes but also bringing derelict and vacant houses back into use much more quickly.

What would you like your first speaking time in the Dáil to be about if you get elected?

The restarting of the Occupied Territories Bill so that it can become law in early 2025.

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