My vision for Galway West
A clean, green Galway with sustainable housing and infrastructure, a healthy environment, transport that works, and real choice in education for our children.
What I stand for
Care: As a society, too often we fail to listen to the voices of carers and parents. I stand for really hearing our children and vulnerable adults.
Sustainability : I stand for a sustainable energy future, where our power is owned by our communities. I’m for well designed housing and infrastructure for Galway.
Education : I believe in real choice in the way we educate our children.
My priorities
- Environment: The time has come to have a strong voice in Galway for sustainable development, safe green spaces and a healthy environment for our children. Ireland is being left behind in the global race for renewables and risking big EU fines for our carbon emissions. We need real energy reform and support for the new industries of solar and wind energy.
- Transport: We need to implement a strong policy on transport, including frequent buses and more rail. As the city grows, we need to combat traffic congestion with the pathways and facilities to make cycling a real option for more of us. We need greenways to improve the liveability of our towns and villages, as well as making Galway a more attractive tourist destination.
- Housing: Well designed, properly planned housing and infrastructure can make life better for all of us.
- Education options: Galway is the most diverse city in an increasingly diverse Ireland. We need more inclusive, multi-denominational options in education.
My experience
Currently a stay at home parent to my children Finn and Cara, I’m a qualified solicitor who works extensively with local and national community groups. I am the Green Party spokesperson for Children and Youth Affairs.
Latest activities

We must remember our ‘obligations as a service to the people in our society’ – Senator O’Reilly

Ambitious Climate Bill is a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ for Ireland

Green Party calls for recognition of clean water as a human right

Green Party calls for Lá Fhéile Bríde/Brigid’s Day to be made a public holiday

Greens welcome strong cross-party consensus on climate in committee report

Green Party calls for roll out of free access to contraception

Greens: Mistakes in the Calculated Grades cannot be brushed under the carpet

Meet our Newest Councillors

Green Party stands in solidarity with US protesters

Brexit talks must not risk essential protections

Irish Aid must continue to be supported

Green Party News

Healthcare is playing second fiddle to debt repayments in developing countries, Ireland must lead – Greens

Greens call for clarity from Fine Gael on Orban

Green Party nominees Pippa Hackett and Pauline O’Reilly elected to the Seanad

People isolated because of Covid 19, and those caring for them, need to be compensated – Greens

Pauline O’Reilly, Pippa Hackett, and Saoirse McHugh are Green Party nominees for the Seanad

Flooding before high tide reveals an increasing risk from climate change to Galway – Greens

Budget 2020 does not address poverty for families – Greens

Green Party Cathaoirleach election 2019 – two candidates go forward

One parent families facing uphill childcare battle – Greens

Provisions for childcare must include unpaid carers – Greens

Children first not business first: Greens

Amend ‘women in the home’ article to support caring work: Greens

‘Women in the home’ referendum delayed indefinitely: Greens

Pregnant women need compassionate care not compulsory breath tests, say Greens

State funded childcare needed to stem creeping inequality: Greens

Greens Welcome Decision to Amend Article 41.2

Greens: Childcare Costs Rise Despite Investment

Greens: A Nuanced Approach to Children and Families is Needed

Green Party Says Childcare Plan Lacks Cohesion

Martin: Give ‘Women in the Home’ referendum its deserved Oireachtas scrutiny

Greens: Children not companies are the major stakeholders in childcare decisions

Greens: Parents, not Minister Ross, best placed to decide on childcare for their families

Improved rail services key to West’s development

Article 41.2 – Amend, Don’t Delete
