‘Our communities are great places to live, but we can make them even better’

BALLYFERMOT-Drimnagh councillor Daithí Doolan has been elected Chair of Dublin City Council’s South Central Area Committee.

Following his election to the role, Cllr Doolan has promised to prioritise tackling issues that are at the forefront of society, including the housing crisis, building safer communities and providing recreation facilities.

“I am delighted to be elected chair of Dublin City Council’s South Central Area Committee. This is a great privilege, full of challenges and opportunities” he said.

In his role as Chair, Cllr Doolan has said he is committed to tackling the variety of challenges that are prevalent in all corners of the South Central Area and to put members of the community first, saying:

“I am committed to working with councillors from all parties, and council staff, to deliver for residents and communities right across Dublin South Central.”

“Our communities face many challenges, but these challenges are outweighed by the opportunities to make life better for residents from Ballyfermot to Crumlin and from The Liberties to Walkinstown.

A large part of Cllr Doolan’s duty will be to work alongside those who spend their daily lives in the area, to further understand the challenges they face and evaluate how best to support them, saying:

“Our communities are great places to live, but we can make them even better, safer places to live.

‘This will only be done if public representatives, Dublin City Council, residents’ groups, youth services and statutory agencies work together to deliver for the public.

“I look forward to working together with others to make Dublin South Central a better place for everyone.”

Councillor Doolan is no stranger to community development as he has served as Chair of the Community Safety Partnership in Dublin South Central since January of this year, as well as being an active member of Drugs Taskforce, Bluebell Community Council, local policing forum, and the boards of Familibase and Ballyfermot Partnership.

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