Mannix Flynn

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

Public Statements: Housing affordability is a key issue. Tight rent controls support inner-city affordability.

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

Voting Record: Voted For referring a motion calling for a ban on using public land for private for-profit housing, supporting mixed-income not-for-profit housing and maximising social housing (Part V) on public land.

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

Public Statements: Cost of living is a major issue; some support for VAT cuts but no explicit statement.

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.

Public Statements: Crime and safety is a central issue; advocates for "real solutions" to Dublin's crime problems.

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

Public Statements: Advocates drug rehabilitation approaches and community addiction services as alternative to prosecution.

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

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

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

Public Statements: Addresses "breaking of the social contract" on homelessness; advocates for adequate accommodation and services.

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.

Voting Record: Voted Against supporting plans for more street pedestrianisations, suggesting opposition to reducing private car priority in the city centre.

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.

Public Statements: Cost of living and energy costs are major concerns; likely opposes carbon tax increases.

Supervised injection facilities should be expanded in Ireland.

Public Statements: Advocates drug rehabilitation and health-based approaches 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.

Unknown — no verifiable evidence found.

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

Public Statements: Advocates questioning all decisions, examining spending closely, and guaranteeing transparency. Core independent platform.

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

Public Statements: Housing affordability; likely supports measures to increase council housing availability.

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

Public Statements: Housing affordability; opposes empty properties and property speculation.

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.