Patrick

VOTE 1
NULTY
for real change

Dublin 15 Labour News

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● Protect Connolly
Hospital

● Build our schools

and investment in our
children’s future

● Tackle rogue
management
companies

● End traffic gridlock

LABOUR LEADER EAMONN GILMORE TD IS SUPPORTING PATRICK NULTY

Contact Patrick
087 9688259
Nulty: Time for Local Jobs Plan patricknulty@gmail.com
www.patricknulty.ie

Families across Dublin 15 have been
hit hard by Fianna Fáil's economic
crisis. Extra levies and taxes have cut
incomes. Unemployment in the
Greater Blanchardstown Area has
doubled in the past year. Every
family is feeling the pain.
The mounting jobs crisis is by far the
biggest challenge facing the country,
but our out-of-touch Government just
doesn't seem to get it.
Countries across the world are pump-
ing money into their economies to get
them moving while Fianna Fáil and the
Greens are piling cutbacks on top of
tax hikes.
“Protecting and creating local jobs
must be our number one priority”, said
Patrick Nulty, Labour Party candidate
for Mulhuddart. “What we need is a
stimulus plan to get the local economy
moving again.”
There are many important projects
already approved that should be fast-
tracked in order to rescue the local
economy from the worst effects of the
downturn.
● Develop Connolly Hospital
● Build and refurbish local schools
● Invest in public transport
These investments would put laid-off
construction workers back to work
improving the local area. It would
make Dublin 15 much more attractive
for prospective employers and inward
investment.
The Government say that the money
isn't there, yet they proposed an €80bn
bank bailout on top of the €440bn
guarantee. The problem is they have
their priorities all wrong. They're
putting corporate welfare ahead of
building communities.
“If elected to the Council”, Nulty said,
“Supporting the local economy will be
at the heart of every decision I make.”
'Save Our Hospital'
Connolly Services
Must Be Protected
Speaking to people on the doorsteps of Dublin 15
and staff in the corridors of Connolly Hospital,
there is a palpable sense of concern that our local
hospital is going to suffer severe cut-backs as a
result of the economic downturn.

Connolly Hospital has had its budget slashed for

two years running. Wards are being closed. Staff
are being let go. Key services are being cut back
and patients are suffering.

For years, staff and patients at Connolly Hospital have

been told that they must wait for essential new equip-
ment, including a much needed MRI scanner. Any
modern hospital needs modern imaging equipment.

For years now, Connolly Hospital has been made to

wait for a much needed MRI scanner. Local people
have been led to believe that this scanner will become
available only once a private co-located hospital is
built on the same site. At the same time, they waste
“ The protection and improvement of
services at Connolly Hospital is one of
my core priorities and I will resist any
millions of euro ferrying patients to private hospitals
proposals for cut-backs or downgrades.
for scans.
Patrick Nulty
“This is unacceptable”, said Patrick Nulty, Labour
Party candidate for Mulhuddart, “the government’s
crazy ‘co-location’ scheme must be scrapped.
Patients' welfare should never come second to
investors' interests.”

The HSE has also recently acknowledged that some

doubt may now exist around the financial viability of
co-locating a private hospital on the grounds of
Connolly. According to the HSE, 'there is little doubt
that the current financial markets will make their
funding more difficult'.

The staff at Connolly hospital have worked so hard

over the years to make it a truly world class medical
centre, but they seem to be thwarted at every turn by
our 'do-nothing' Government. We read every day
about the diminishing wealth of the nation, but we
must not lose sight of the importance of protecting
the health of the nation.

Left: Patrick meets residents in Ongar

 More Buses, More Trains, More Often
Poor community planning has left vast swathes
of Dublin 15 poorly served by public transport.
People have no choice but to use their cars and
sit in traffic.

Recent cut-backs in bus services must be

reversed. The rail line serving Ongar, Hansfield
and Littlepace must be fast-tracked. Any
attempts to stall Metro West should be resisted.

I am convinced that many more people would

leave their cars at home if they felt there was a
reliable, accessible public transport alternative.
Not only would this make Dublin 15 a nicer
place to live, it would be a more attractive place
for companies to invest and create jobs.

Management
companies
There has been huge growth in the number of
so-called property management companies in recent
years.While the Government refuses to regulate the
sector, many people are being charged management
fees of up to €2,500 in return for often very poor
standards of service.

People often cannot receive proper invoices, which

not only makes it difficult for people to claim the
tax relief to which they are entitled but raises
concerns about the transparency of these charges.

This is a case of gross exploitation by some

management company directors, developers and
property service agents.The situation is scandalous.
The Government must bring forward legislation
without further delay. On Fingal County Council I
will support the development 'one-stop-shop' to help
people dealing with their management company.

Endorsement from Eamon Gilmore
TD, Labour Party Leader
“At a time of crisis and hardship, more and more people
are turning to Labour as the real alternative. In Patrick
Nulty, local people have a committed and energetic
young candidate who will stand up for working people on
Fingal County Council. Patrick is a rising star who
represents all that is best about Labour values.”
Endorsement from Joan Burton TD
for Dublin West and Labour Party
Deputy Leader
“Patrick Nulty has a proud record of working with and for
the people of Dublin 15. He is a dedicated, hard working
and dynamic young candidate with a clear understanding
of the challenges facing local people in the years to
come. On June 5th I am asking you to support Patrick
Nulty and elect him to Fingal County Council.”
Contact Patrick
5 Greenridge Court, Corduff, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
087 9688259 patricknulty@gmail.com
www.labour.ie/patricknulty
Your LABOUR team in Dublin 15
Patrick Nulty Joan Burton TD Cllr Michael O’Donovan
087 9688259 01 618 4006 087 2207798
Invest in
Education
Patrick Nulty and the Labour Party are campaigning
for:
● School building projects and upgrades to be fast
tracked in Tyrellstown, Blanchardstown,
Corduff and Phibblestown – to create jobs and
ensure all our children can go to school in a
safe, appropriate and high quality environment.
● Protection of teaching jobs in our schools –
Maintaining class sizes is critical. I believe that
reducing the number of teachers in our schools
is reckless from both a social and economic
perspective.
● Free Education – I believe that education should
be free for all children in Dublin 15 from
pre-school right up to third level.
● Promote life-long learning – Give people the
skills they need for the jobs they want.
About Patrick
Originally from the Clonsilla-Blakestown area and living in Corduff,
Patrick Nulty is an experienced activist with a huge range of
expertise covering local and national issues. Patrick has led the
charge against education cutbacks and the increase in class
sizes, and has been at the heart of local campaigns for
appropriate, community-led development.
Educated locally at St. Patrick’s National School and Riversdale
Community College before going on to study Social Policy at
Trinity College and UCD, Patrick’s expertise in housing, planning
and community development will be a fantastic asset to Fingal
County Council and the people of Dublin 15.
Patrick works for a leading housing and homeless charity and has
a long track record of campaigning for jobs, sustainable invest-
ment and social justice in Dublin 15 and throughout the country.
This June, have your say to elect a representative who will
stand up for our community on the Council - Vote Patrick
Nulty No.1.