Fine Gael selects Councillor Emma Blain to contest Dublin Bay South constituency in General Election

Councillor Emma Blain has been selected by Fine Gael to represent Fine Gael in the Dublin Bay South constituency at the next General Election.

Councillor Blain will run alongside Fine Gael candidate Councillor James Geoghegan.

Fine Gael has now chosen 69 General Election candidates in 41 constituencies.

Cllr Blain was added to the Dublin Bay South ticket alongside Councillor Geoghegan following a meeting of Fine Gael’s Executive Council yesterday (Saturday).

Cllr Blain said: “I am delighted to be asked by An Taoiseach, Simon Harris to contest the next general election as a candidate for Dublin Bay South.

“As an experienced representative for Dublin Bay South, with over eight years at local government level and as an Irish Delegate at European level, on the Committee of the Regions, I am committed to advancing policies that will bring about meaningful change for everyone in Dublin Bay South.

“I grew up in Rathmines, in the heart of the constituency and while I have seen many positive transformations in our community, I am acutely aware of the challenges that still remain.

“If elected, I will be the voice that addresses the rising cost of childcare, ensures access to housing for those who need it most, brings about improvements to public spaces to promote better family life, encourages active transportation across our city, supports our local SMEs and continues to promote women’s healthcare.

“As a mother of two young children navigating the complexities of multi-generational care, I know there are many people in the constituency facing similar challenges. I fully understand the dedication it takes to pursue a career, raise a young family and care for aging parents.

“Raising a young daughter, I am acutely aware of why equal representation matters at national level. Meaningful change on issues such as: women’s health, pay parity, access to education and childcare can only happen with meaningful representation.

“The people of Dublin Bay South deserve to have a representative that understands the issues that affect them most. I am confident that I am that representative and if elected, I will be honoured to serve all the people of Dublin Bay South and work to bring about that meaningful change,” Cllr Blain said.