Maria O'Kane SF Councillor for Ratoath
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Sinn Féin Councillor for the Ratoath/Dunshaughlin/Dunboyne/Clonee area of East Meath Maria O Kane is from the Greenpark area in Dunshaughlin, She holds an International Degree in Irish and French from UCD and a H.Dip in Irish Legal Translation from King's Inns. She is a passionate advocate of the Irish language, currently working with Conradh na Gaelige. Maria feels strongly that social justice, equality and community development must be at the fore of local politics.
Her previous role as a telephone counsellor has led her to believe that a problem shared is a problem halved and has also made her keenly aware of the need for more widespread information regarding support services available.
Maria will work to ensure that no one is denied access to a service through lack of information. Intergenerational solidarity is an issue of importance to Maria's campaign; ensuring no-one is left behind in a changing environment and that young and old work together to build a community that works for everyone.
Having lived in a rural setting most of her life she has seen many of her peers forced to emigrate and is eager to have this trend reversed. She is acutely aware of the struggles faced by those working in agriculture and intends to be a strong voice that will give the rural community the representation it deserves on the Council. A keen athlete from a young age, Maria has coached children and has completed fundraising triathlons and marathons, most recently for Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital.
Mobile 086 3306311
Email okane1ratoath@gmail.com
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facebook.comMar eolas daoibh: Road resurfacing works will take place on the R155 Fairyhouse Road, Ratoath from Tuesday 31st October to Friday 3rd November (both dates inclusive), resurfacing works are also planned for the road down to Ratoath College for Friday 3rd November. Also, please be advised that after consultation with Gas Networks Ireland, we have been informed that the reinforcement works originally planned for the Rooske Rd, Dunboyne (as part of the Shire works) are no longer required. As such resurfacing works will now take place on the Rooske Road from Tuesday 31st October to Friday 3rd November (both dates inclusive). Please note the above is a proposed programme of works and may be liable to change due to weather, expected progress etc
Today my fellow SF councillors and I have again called for a reduction in the yearly Local Property Tax. How did the other County Councillors vote?
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