I've decided to run for election to continue representing Glencullen-Sandyford on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. I have been privileged enough to represent the people of this area since 2020 and I believe there is a huge amount more work to do within local government to tackle the climate crisis, develop well-planned communities with excellent local services and safer, greener local transport network.
You can find out more about the work that I have been doing on my website, oisinoconnor.com.
However, running for election costs money. Local election campaigns are estimated to cost up to €5,000. If you believe in what I do, I would really appreciate it if you could help out in any way you can. The money will mostly be spent on:
- Election posters. (e.g. €50 buys 4 election posters)
- Letters and leaflets at election time (€100 prints leaflets for 2,500 homes)
- Online ads. Especially for areas where many people live in apartments so are hard to reach by other means. (€20 buys space on Instagram to promote my campaign)
Please note it is a long-standing policy of the Green Party and their candidates not to accept corporate donations. Some Important laws around political donations:
- I can only accept donations from Irish residents or Irish citizens living abroad.
- I cannot accept more than €1,000 from the same person in a calendar year.
- I cannot accept an anonymous donation of more than €100. DonorBox donations aren't anonymous, and I may need to contact you to confirm that your donation complies with Standards In Public Office regulations.
By donating, you confirm that you are an Irish resident or an Irish citizen living abroad and that you have not exceeded the maximum permissible donation of €2,500 to the Green Party this year. If I'm unsure, I will have to get in touch with you or return the donation.
With your support, I can get the resources I need to get elected to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and continue the work I have been doing for communities across Ballinteer, Ballyogan, Glencullen, Glenamuck, Kilternan, Leopardstown, Sandyford, Stepaside and Tibradden.
Thanks for all your support,
Oisín O'Connor