Dee Ryan
Fianna Fáil
I’ve dedicated the last five years to Limerick business as CEO of the Chamber of Commerce. I believe that my vision, career experience, my understanding of the role and my energy make me the ideal candidate for Mayor and I’m asking you for your number 1 vote For A Better Limerick.
Priorities
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Housing
Better and more affordable housing, tackling dereliction and vacancy.
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Other
End to the crisis at UHL
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Transport
Better public spaces to live our lives in, playgrounds for our children, inviting town and village centres for both visitors and local people to enjoy
These answers were provided by the candidate
Taxes and charges
1 of 21 questions
Local Property Tax rates in Limerick should be reduced, even if it means cutting spending on local services and amenities
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"It is essential to run a balanced budget but I am open to selective usage of LPT exemptions for essential policy priorities."
- Dee Ryan
Taxes and charges
2 of 21 questions
Commercial rates in Limerick should be reduced to help local businesses, even if it means cutting spending on local services and amenities
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"It is essential to run a balanced budget but I am open to selective usage of rates reliefs and exemptions for essential policy priorities."
- Dee Ryan
Taxes and charges
3 of 21 questions
On-street parking charges should be reduced, even if it means cutting spending on local services and amenities
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"Re-energising the city centre is a priority and while I do not believe that reducing parking charges is a silver bullet, it is a lever that I am prepared to use to stimulate activity on a strategic basis."
- Dee Ryan
Housing
4 of 21 questions
The Council should increase the percentage of social and affordable housing in all new developments
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"I want to ensure there is a major increase in social and affordable housing but my focus is on doing so directly by the council rather than relying on the private sector."
- Dee Ryan
Housing
5 of 21 questions
If someone refuses an offer of social housing, they should be put to the back of the waiting list
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"There are often very good and important reasons why an individual may refuse an offer of social housing."
- Dee Ryan
Housing
6 of 21 questions
More accommodation for Travellers should be built in Limerick
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"All areas of housing undersupply require to be addressed."
- Dee Ryan
Housing
7 of 21 questions
Too many one-off rural houses are being built in Limerick
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"We need a sensible approach to rural housing."
- Dee Ryan
Housing
8 of 21 questions
To increase housing density in urban areas, new developments should be limited to one parking space per house
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Transport
9 of 21 questions
The provision of public transport (rail and bus) should be prioritised over building roads
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"Both are required in parallel. "
- Dee Ryan
Transport
10 of 21 questions
Too many bike lanes are being built in Limerick
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"Current cycle lane provision is not fit for purpose and is dangerous for all road users. It requires overhaul"
- Dee Ryan
Transport
11 of 21 questions
Road projects such as the N/M20 and the Northern Distributor Road must be urgently progressed
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"These are essential infrastructural investments"
- Dee Ryan
Transport
12 of 21 questions
More streets in Limerick city and town centres should be pedestrianised
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"Pedestrianisation does not always bring dividends to retail and livability but often does. The key is choosing the right streets and using the right design."
- Dee Ryan
Transport
13 of 21 questions
The new 30km/h speed limit in Limerick city centre should be extended to more urban areas
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"Road safety is a high priority"
- Dee Ryan
Health
14 of 21 questions
To address the trolley crisis, it is better to expand capacity in the UHL emergency department than to re-open other emergency departments in the region
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"Both are essential given the chronic nature of the deficiency"
- Dee Ryan
Health
15 of 21 questions
The development of new private hospitals in Limerick will undermine the public health services and should be opposed
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Law & order
16 of 21 questions
The Council should be more willing to evict local authority tenants who engage in anti-social behaviour
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"This should not be a default option"
- Dee Ryan
Law & order
17 of 21 questions
The Council should step up efforts to impound horses that are held without licence
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"Animal welfare should determine"
- Dee Ryan
Environment & energy
18 of 21 questions
More wind farms (including onshore) should be built in Limerick
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"Need a focus on offshore wind for long term sustainability "
- Dee Ryan
Environment & energy
19 of 21 questions
It would be good for the region if the Shannon liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal went ahead
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"Yes but only after a proper planning assessment and satisfactory resolution of local concerns"
- Dee Ryan
Immigration
20 of 21 questions
Some vacant buildings in Limerick should be used to alleviate the shortage of accommodation for asylum seekers
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"It is essential that Limerick plays its part"
- Dee Ryan
Immigration
21 of 21 questions
Limerick should accommodate a proportionate share of the asylum seekers who come to Ireland
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Comment:
"It is essential that Limerick plays its part"
- Dee Ryan