My vision for Dublin
I want to work with our European neighbours to make Dublin the best city in Europe for living, working, and raising a family. That means taming the traffic, providing decent housing that people can afford, creating quality jobs and ensuring we’ve clean air, parks and play spaces.
What I stand for
I am the Green Party’s candidate for the European elections in Dublin. I have the passion and experience needed for the job: I am proud to be a City Councillor for the North Inner City, and to represent all Dubliners, new and old. I’m not afraid to speak truth to power, and will make sure that Dublin’s voice will be heard at the heart of Europe.
My priorities
I want Dublin to be a green, caring and fair city for all.
- Quality public housing is my number one priority. If elected I will work with my European colleagues to make sure Dublin provides well-designed housing for people of all ages and incomes.
- Dublin deserves a world-class transport system, starting with investment in walking, cycling and bus priority systems.
- Our children should have the best start in life. I want to ensure that young people, regardless of their background, have access to good food, education, healthcare and training. Postcodes shouldn’t determine your future.
- Climate change requires action in Brussels and at home. I’ll work hard to create well-paid jobs in renewable energy and upgrading homes.
My experience
I chair Dublin City Council’s Transport Committee and am passionate about walkable, bikeable and livable cities. I served two terms in Dáil Éireann, and was a Minister of State with responsibility for Climate Change, Planning, and Sustainable Transport. During my time in government, I reformed the Irish planning system to focus on evidence-led decision-making, and published legislation to tackle climate change. I chair a Masters Programme in Urban Regeneration and Development at the Dublin Institute of Technology. I am currently undertaking an MSc in Cities at the London School of Economics and hold degrees in Architecture and Urban Planning from University College Dublin.
Latest activities
Reject Mercosur unless Amazon and Irish farmers can be protected – Greens
Government must stop dragging feet on air pollution: Greens
Green MEPs respond to European Commission’s recommendations on Ireland’s draft National Climate and Energy Plan
Climate Action Plan Lacks System Change Needed to Tackle Crisis – Greens
Greens Call for Full Release of ESB Oil Leaks Info
Green Party calls for more action from the Irish Government and local authorities on urban air quality
Green Party concerned at ongoing failure to manage coach parking for 3 Arena concerts
Cuffe calls for Murphy to resign after ‘exciting choice’ comments
Massive emission costs come as no surprise and are a clear indictment of Fine Gael inaction on climate
Greens call for action on air quality
Greens call on OPW to ‘rewild’ the Phoenix Park
BusConnect plans must save more trees: Greens
Cuffe calls for Flanagan to tackle prison overcrowding
Use European funds to help the homeless not expand the airport: Cuffe
The Green Party has called on the Government to encourage rather than ban electric scooters
Green Party call on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to act on very poor air quality in Dublin
Cuffe calls for climate justice at launch of Euro campaign
More people using public transport is good but we need to promote cycling and walking: Cuffe
Cuffe welcomes new plans for Liffey Cycle Route
Minister Murphy’s claim that he cannot stop the number one cause of family evictions doesn’t add up – Cuffe
State could lose out on over €1bn if it fails to tackle massive zoning windfall for developers: Greens
Greens on Dublin City Council call for protection of abortion service
Minister Ross must be held to account for rail delays: Greens
We need to alter not abandon southside MetroLink: Greens
THE GREEN WAVE Green Party launch European campaign
Event notice: European Election Launch
Have your say in Dublin’s Climate Action Plans: Greens
Social and affordable housing is possible in Dublin city centre, say the Green Party
Minister Ross should accept the will of the Dáil and commit 10 per cent of the transport budget for cycling: Greens
Green Party welcomes the Taoiseach embracing our proposal to give carbon tax ‘back to households’
Fine Gael must fast-track cycle safety measures: Greens
Greens Welcome Dublin City Council Decision to Avoid Use of Glyphosate
Greens Welcome Publication of New Dublin City Council Climate Action Plan
Green Party Welcomes Rickshaw Regulations
Greens Urge Council Chief to Consider All Options to Advance College Green Plaza
Green Party Backs Calls for Dedicated Public Transport Police
Action on Short-term Lettings is Too little Too Late, Variation of Development Plan Now Needed
Greens Express Dismay at Bord Pleanála Decision to Refuse College Green Plaza
Cuffe calls for reform of parking enforcement in Dublin City
Dublin Housing Occupation is an Important Moment of Civic Action
Cuffe calls for front-loading of orbital routes on BusConnects network plans
Cuffe: Irish Water must prosecute those who fail to fix leaks
Cuffe welcome publication of BusConnects plan
Cuffe calls on Minister Ross to regulate, not ban Rickshaws
Cuffe gives guarded welcome to Dublin travel stats
Trials of alternative to Glyphosate weedkiller alternative welcome