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A candidate for Fianna Fáil. View party
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Deirdre Heney
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Councillor/Solicitor
Biography

Deirdre Heney has served on Dublin City Council since 1999. She received the highest vote share of any Fianna Fáil candidate in the country in the 2024 Local Elections. Her priorities include affordable housing, caring for dementia, the Irish language, animal welfare, climate change and sports facilities for minorities.

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

I'm an experienced city councillor. I have the knowledge desire and commitment to serve at a higher level in Dáil Éireann.

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

To get infrastructure spending in place to establish the next phase of our economic development under housing, energy and transport.

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

Speaking opportunities depend on the legislative programme but issues close to my heart include carers of families living with dementia and animal welfare.

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