Thanks to everyone who attended my public meeting on Retrofitting Grants at the Royal Marine Hotel, particularly Cllr Justin Moylan and the expert speakers from the sector. If you'd like further information on the retrofitting and home adaptation supports available drop me an email to [email protected] and I'll post you out the leaflet or you are very welcome to visit one of my regular advice clinics at: Brady's of Shankill The Igo Inn, Ballybrack McCormacks of Mountown The Wishing Well, Blackrock Contact Michael Reynolds in my office for details on 01 275 0786 👍

Great to welcome 6 new Gardaí to Dún Laoghaire as part of a national deployment of 207 new Gardaí today The new Gardaí will support efforts to increase Garda visibility in communities and allow more targeted operations to tackle crime in Dún Laoghaire and across the country Minister Jim O'Callaghan continues to prioritise Garda recruitment and expects the force to reach 15,000 in the near future

Engaging with public service workers across Dún Laoghaire today. It's essential that a fair deal is reached to address inflation and cost of living pressures

A moving morning in Dún Laoghaire as the new RMS Leinster memorial was unveiled, 108 years to the day since she was lost in the Irish sea. Every name now recorded beside her anchor on Queen's Road. I was honoured to join Cllr Justin Moylan and Cllr Michael Clark as the new memorial was unveiled by An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Barry Saul and Richard Cruise from the Leinster Memorial Committee. It was a fitting ceremony. Representatives of the Naval Service, the Irish Army, the Gardaí stood alongside the Dalkey Sea Scouts and our friends from Anglesey, who brought the Holyhead Town Cryer, Councillor Jeff Evans. The LÉ Samuel Beckett was in the harbour for the occasion.  This memorial was the wish of the late Des Branigan, who donated the anchor. Sincere thanks to Richard Cruise, the RMS Leinster Memorial Committee, and all the volunteers who worked for years to make it happen.  If you are passing the seafront, stop and read the names. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Some good news, a free Shingles Vaccine will be rolled out as part of Budget 2027, starting with people over 65 who are immunocompromised. I've pressed for this for several years as the vaccine is very effective and has significant benefits but is quite expensive. I will be pressing for the programme to be expanded next year and I'll keep you posted. If you've any queries or want to be kept informed about progress please drop me an email 👍

📢 Budget 2027: What It Means For You Budget 2027 was announced today. Here are the main measures for workers, families and businesses 👇 💶 WORK & TAX ✅ Average worker around €750 better off ✅ 20% tax band rises from €44,000 to €46,500 ✅ Tax credits up by €250 ✅ Minimum wage increased to €14.94 per hour ✅ Capital Gains Tax reduced from 33% to 31% 💼 BUSINESS & INVESTMENT ✅ New €500m Government-guaranteed loan scheme for businesses struggling to access bank finance ✅ Employers' PRSI threshold increased to €600 per week for lower-paid workers ✅ R&D Tax Credit enhanced, Knowledge Development Box extended to 2032 ✅ New Investment Account from 1 July 2027: first €50,000 tax-free, flat 1% annual tax above that 👶 FAMILIES ✅ Maximum childcare fees fall to €550 per month ✅ €150 permanent cut to the Student Contribution Fee ✅ €10 increase in core weekly social welfare payments, State Pension at €309.30 🏠 HOUSING & ENERGY ✅ €9bn capital investment in delivering homes ✅ Help to Buy relief increased to €35,000 ✅ Rent Tax Credit up to €1,150 for a single person, €2,300 for a couple ✅ Almost €655m for home retrofitting grants 🏥 HEALTH & DISABILITY ✅ Phased shingles vaccine programme for over 65s and people who are immunocompromised, something I have pressed for over a number of years ✅ 1.8 million additional home support hours ✅ First ever permanent Cost of Disability payment, of €500 🚆 INFRASTRUCTURE & SAFETY ✅ €6bn for MetroLink ✅ Up to 1,000 additional Gardaí Any questions on how these apply to you or your business, contact my office. Full details at gov.ie #Budget2027

Great news for Shankill today where Minister Norma Foley visited Shanganagh Castle to see the first of the new State-led early learning and childcare centres For the first time ever, the State itself is leading the delivery of new childcare places, and this will be the first State-led service in the country The new centre will be based at Shanganagh Castle. It's a significant facility, with plenty of outdoor play space including a lovely wooded area 🌳 A not-for-profit operator has been selected, fit-out works will begin shortly, and the service is expected to open next year Shanganagh Castle is 597 new homes on public land: 200 social, 306 cost rental and 91 affordable homes. A new community needs more than houses, parents also need convenient reasonably priced quality childcare Thank you to Minister Foley for progressing this new initiative for parents in Dún Laoghaire I also want to thank Cllr Justin Moylan, Cllr Michael Clark, councillors from across the chamber, and Michael Reynolds from my office for all their work in delivering this for Shankill 👏

Beautiful morning for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland's memory walk in Cabinteely Park Well done to Colette O'Sullivan, Siobhán O'Connor, Andy Heffernan, all the volunteers and everyone who supported the @alzheimersocirl event 👏

Joined Mark Carruthers this evening on BBC's the View to discuss political developments ahead of tomorrow's meeting between the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Manchester

I’m really looking forward to this. Please support it, if you can…. #MemoryWalk @IrishDementiaWG @DLRCO_Chamber

Comhghairdeas to the 2026 learners of Dún Laoghaire Community Training Centre 🎓👏👏 Fantastic to welcome Minister James Lawless to York Road for Certification Day. Since 1985 DLCTC has given young people in Dún Laoghaire a second route into education and into work. Thanks to Catherine Bell and all the team for their fantastic work 👏

Wonderful atmosphere in Dalkey for the annual Lobster Festival. Well done to @JustinMoylan and everyone involved in making it alsuch a great weekend 🦞

Comhghairdeas Mayo! What a match 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #Mayo