Alan Edge has been a councillor on South Dublin County Council since 2019, and served as Mayor for 2023 and 2024. He prioritises climate action, investment in amenities, and LGBTQ+ rights.

For the past 6 years, I have listened to the people I’m proud to represent. It’s clear that, while Ireland is a great country, it simply isn’t working for many people. We need a strong, independent voice for Dublin South-West in Leinster House and I’m ready to be that voice, to advocate for practical, people-centred solutions for an Ireland that works for everyone.

The greatest challenge for our country at present is a lack of basic dignity - dignity in terms of proper housing, access to public health and disability services, ensuring our young people can afford to live and work and use their skills here in Ireland.

My first speaking time in the Dáil, if elected, would be about the lack of disability and autism services which is an emergency that the Government has failed to acknowledge or respond to. We need a workforce plan for the recruitment and retention of staff in key areas immediately.