Ruth O'Dea

The government should do more to limit rent increases in high-cost areas.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

The state should directly build more homes, even if it requires higher government spending.

Party Policy: 'Delivering safe and affordable homes in Dublin Central' is first listed priority; advocates for addressing housing affordability crisis.

VAT on everyday goods should be reduced, even if it means the government has less money to spend on public services.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

The minimum wage should be increased in line with a living wage standard, even if it leads to higher costs for some employers.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

Garda numbers and visible policing should be increased, even if it requires reallocating resources from other areas or services.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

Non-violent drug possession should be treated as a health issue rather than a criminal justice issue.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

International protection applications should be processed more quickly, even if it means shorter appeal timelines and fewer safeguards for correcting errors.

Party Policy: 'Building an inclusive and liveable city for all' is explicit priority; advocates for strong integration in diverse constituency.

Funding for integration services should be allocated based on the number of international protection applicants in an area.

Party Policy: Campaign vision: 'I want our city to be a liveable city where...no child grows up in sub standard accommodation'; implies concern for homelessness and housing standards.

MetroLink should proceed even if it involves significant construction disruption and higher costs than initially expected.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

Urban transport policy should prioritise buses, cycling, and walking over private car use.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

Fossil-fuel heating in homes should be phased out in the coming years, even if it increases costs for some households.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

Planned increases in carbon tax should be paused when energy prices are high.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

Supervised injection facilities should be expanded in Ireland.

Party Policy: 'Strengthening supports for families and tackling domestic abuse' is explicit priority; Women's Aid Head of Training & Development background confirms health-based approach over punitive measures.

The government should be legally required to meet mental health waiting-time targets.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

Decision-making for local services such as housing, transport, and community supports should be moved from national agencies to local councils where possible.

Party Policy: Feminist activist; advocates for equality and rights; likely supports cultural funding but no explicit arts policy stated.

Community facilities should be primarily run by voluntary or community groups rather than local councils.

Party Policy: Labour values of 'fairness, justice and equality'; advocates for rights and social justice; implies support for accountability and transparency.

Income tax should be adjusted to reduce taxes for low and middle earners, even if it means higher earners pay more.

Party Policy: Campaign priorities: 'Securing a special school for Dublin 1' and 'Restarting and completing the Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire project' and 'Strengthening supports for families'; strong advocate for public housing and community services.

Levies on vacant and derelict properties should be increased to encourage redevelopment and reduce unused buildings.

Party Policy: Campaign vision: 'I want our city to be a liveable city' with focus on safe accommodation; relates to addressing dereliction and vacant property issues in Dublin city centre.

Irish unity should be actively prepared for in the coming years, even if it requires significant public spending, administrative planning, and changes to public services.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

The current political system does not adequately represent ordinary voters.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.