Rachel Gerrard

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Dundrum

I have lived in Churchtown/Dundrum most of my life and I am deeply rooted in the community. A strong advocate for equality and disability rights, as a Horticultural Therapist, I work with patients at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, and at St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services. A committee member of Churchtown Residents’ Association for over 12 years, I’ve a keen interest in community development. I have also campaigned with local residents and businesses, demanding amendments to the Dundrum Local Area plan, voicing their concerns to reduce excesses of proposed high-rise, high-density development of the old shopping centre site and seeking to restore two way vehicular access to the village. If elected, I want to bring an end to the years of neglect of Dundrum village.