Cllr Eamonn Maloney

Welcome from Cllr Eamonn Maloney

Originally from Donegal, Eamonn became involved in party politics at the age of 14.

Eamonn has lived in Tallaght for over 25 years and was first elected to South Dublin County Council in 1999.

The reduction of the Housing Waiting list, which currently stands at 5,000 (approx.) and securing City status for Tallaght are just some of Eamonn's key priorities.

As a local elected representative, Eamonn has been at the fore in campaigning for the establishment of a running track for Tallaght Athletics Club and has lobbied for a clubhouse on behalf of Maelruan's Soccer Club, which is one of the largest junior soccer clubs in Tallaght. Eamonn is presently campaigning to save the Swimming Pool at Tallaght Community School.

Eamonn served as Mayor of South Dublin from 2006-2007 when he led the campaign to protect children's services at Tallaght Hospital. This campaign resulted in Eamonn leading Tallaght's biggest public demonstration in two decades when over 4000 people came out in protest to defend the Children's Hospital.

Eamonn has a proven track record as a campaigner against high rise and over development. As Mayor, Eamonn scored a major victory over developers when he tabled a series of amendments to the Tallaght Town Centre Local Area Plan. His actions resulted in new rigorous height restrictions on new residential buildings and new rules to prevent speculators taking over new residential developments with strict rules on tenure for all new apartment complexes.

Eamonn has a passionate interest in the heritage of Tallaght and is a regular contributor to the Tallaght Echo on Tallaght History. Eamonn believes it is imperative that Tallaght secures City Status so the community can take charge of shaping the next phase of Tallaght's development.


Cllr. Eamonn Maloney, Mayor of Dublin South County Council with Cllr Alex White, Deputy Mayor, June 2006