Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County

Melisa Halpin in front of a banner reading End Gender Based Violence.

Cllr Melisa Halpin Wins Agreement for Domestic Violence Service within DLR County Council from January 2026

"I am delighted that the meeting and the council executive agreed to have this service in place next year with the first member of staff in place in January 2026. This is one tiny step in the support of those fleeing abuse".

26 Nov 2025

Councillor Dave O'Keeffe in front of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council chambers.

O’Keeffe to Propose DLR Council Budget Amendment to Block Rent, Parking and Pitch Increases and Protect Small Businesses and Town Centres

“This amendment is about who pays for this budget,” said Councillor David O’Keeffe. “We are saying: don’t increase council rents, don’t increase parking charges, don’t increase pitch fees for clubs – instead ask the most profitable companies to contribute more.”

26 Nov 2025

Councillor Dave O'Keeffe in front of Salthill & Monkstown Dart Station.

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael back regressive Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown budget

Cllr Dave O'Keeffe says 'This budget punishes tenants, commuters and small businesses.'

26 Nov 2025

News

Richard Boyd Barrett to Begin Phased Return to Dáil

People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett is to begin a phased return to the Dáil after completing successful treatment for cancer. “I am delighted that my treatment has been successful and that my doctors have said I can begin to return to work.

31 Oct 2025

Bank of Ireland Oil Spill in Kilbogget Park Could Cost Hundreds of Thousands — Public Deserves Full Transparency, Says Cllr Dave O’Keeffe

Bank of Ireland Oil Spill in Kilbogget Park Could Cost Hundreds of Thousands — Public Deserves Full Transparency, Says Cllr Dave O’Keeffe

"The real cost of full clean-up, wildlife care, and long-term ecological restoration could run into the hundreds of thousands. We need to know exactly what’s being done — and that no corners are being cut.” Meeting on 30 July 7pm in Park.

24 Jul 2025

Nature Under Threat in Kilbogget Park

Nature Under Threat in Kilbogget Park

Cllr O’Keeffe Demands Bank of Ireland Fund Full Recovery

18 Jul 2025

Rathdown for Palestine Calls Protest March Urging Irish Government to Enact Occupied Territories Bill INCLUDING Services Before Summer Recess

Rathdown for Palestine Calls Protest March Urging Irish Government to Enact Occupied Territories Bill INCLUDING Services Before Summer Recess

People Before Profit strongly supports the local campaign group Rathdown for Palestine which is calling on members of the public to join a protest march this Saturday, July 12th at

10 Jul 2025

Take Back the Airport Bus

Take Back the Airport Bus

Councillor Dave O’Keeffe calls for direct Aircoach bus route from Shankill, Ballybrack and Loughlinstown to the airport to continue. Condemns the Minister for inaction as profit is again put before transport needs of communities.

11 Mar 2025

Dave O'Keeffe

Dave O'Keeffe

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councillor for Killiney-Shankill ✉ dokeeffe@cllr.dlrcoco.ie 📞 087 414 3127

9 Oct 2024