Amanda Spiteri

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Glencullen/Sandyford

As a self-made entrepreneur, I’m deeply committed to creating a better Ireland. Being a lone parent, I have grappled with the challenges of limited resources and the struggle to balance work and family life. Facing the harsh realities of a rigid housing policy and inaccessible childcare, I understood early the crucial need for systemic change. I established my own affordable childcare business, not just as a business but to support families like mine. I believe that Ireland needs robust housing and childcare policies that cater to all, not just a privileged few. I believe childcare should not only be affordable but also nurturing and inclusive. I also believe hardworking staff and owners of small to medium businesses, should be given the opportunity to thrive.