Cllr Paddy Cosgrave

Welcome from Leas-Cathaoirleach Cllr Paddy Cosgrave

I have lived in Rathfarnham with my wife and family for the past 15 years. I work as an engineer for Eircom based at the local exchange in Ballyboden.

As a resident and a person who works in the area, I am keenly aware of the issues that affect the day to day lives of Ballyboden/Rathfarnham and Knocklyon/Templeogue residents. Over the past 18 months I have led the way on local issues from sustainable planning to public transport provision.

I have also campaigned to defend services at our local hospital in Tallaght. As chair of the Local Area Committee of the Council I have fought against what I see as over development in the Planning area and I am fully supportive of the Councils fight against graffiti.

I believe that the role of a councillor is to defend the community interest and not just what officialdom believes the community needs. I’m proud to be part of a Labour team with Eamonn Gilmore, with a real vision for our country, locally and nationally. Now more than ever our community needs strong, imaginative leadership. With your support, I’m determined to make that happen.

Cllr Paddy Cosgrave with Dublin MEP Prionsias De Rossa