Councillor Jason Murphy
Why should you vote for Jason?
My name is Jason Murphy and I’m the Fianna Fail Councillor for Waterford City South. I live in Larchville in Waterford City and am the father of two teenage children, my daughter Kerenza and son Brannoc. I’m a movies and history buff and as well as keeping an eye on the local hurlers and footballers, I’m a West Ham fan for my sins.
Since my election I have fought for and prioritised the issues that matter to ordinary people –Â housing, health, sustainable public transport and community supports. I have put the needs of the people above party politics and as a full-time public representative, I dedicate all my time to the needs of the people of Waterford. I am a strong believer in action rather than soundbites and will stand before the electorate in May to be judged on my record of delivery over the last five years. I have a battered mobile phone that can testify to the work its been doing during my public tenure! I hope that the people of ward south will again give me the opportunity to be their voice in council for the next five years.
Councillor Breda Brennan
Why should you vote for Breda?
Breda is originally from Annestown in County Waterford. She lives in St. Herblain Park, Kilcohan, with her husband Ken and grown up son, Luke. Her daughter Samantha, lives nearby with her two children.
Breda worked in Bausch and Lomb for ten years and then as a childcare worker in a local community based childcare centre. She was elected in 2014 when she stood for the first time. Breda has worked hard as a Sinn Féin councillor for Waterford City South since then.
For over 16 years, Breda has been a committee member on her local residents’ association and is currently serving her 3rd term as secretary. Breda is also treasurer of The Friends of St. John’s River Walk Group. She is also an avid Waterford F.C. supporter and secured a wheelchair shelter, along with other agencies, in the Waterford Regional Sports Centre recently.
Breda sits on the Joint Policing Committee, the Housing, Community, Culture, Recreation & Sport Strategic Policy Committee and the City Centre Management Group of the Council, further re-enforcing her work within the community. She knows and understands the issues facing the ordinary man and woman as she lives with and experiences the same issues every day.
Breda is standing in the 2019 Local Election on May 24th and is asking the voters of Waterford City South, to give her their No. 1 vote, to ensure she is re-elected and able to represent them again.
Donal Barry
*Donal did not submit a video onto the website, preferring to just have a bio.
Why should you vote for Donal?
As you decide who you will vote for to represent you and your community on Waterford City and County Council as your representative for Waterford City South, I ask you for the consideration and privilege of your Number 1 vote. I have been working on many issues which affect the residents of Waterford City South and Waterford as a wider community. I need your vote and support now in order to allow me to be your voice in the Council Chamber and to be of assistance to you on many issues. When you go to cast your vote, consider a candidate that will best serve your interests and the interests of Waterford City South
For the past eight years, I have been employed as an Information Officer with Waterford Citizens Information Centre. During this time, I have represented people at Social Welfare Appeals and have advocated for people in securing their rights and entitlements with many local and national Government Departments.
I have made representations to many Ministers, Government Departments and Waterford City and County Council highlighting injustices and seeking changes in areas that would benefit the local community.
If elected in Waterford City South, I will continue to seek changes for the betterment of all and will represent constituents to the best of my ability.
Councillor John Cummins
Why should you vote for John?
John is a dynamic, sharp, effective and energetic public representative. A part-time Physical Education Teacher at St. Paul’s Community College, he is a voluntary board member of Waterford Airport, Splashworld, Manor of St. John Youth Service and the Theatre Royal. He is a steering committee member of the Cultural Quarter and has been involved with many clubs and groups throughout Waterford including De La Salle GAA club.
John has 10 years of extensive experience as a public representative having served as Mayor of Waterford City Council in 2013-14 and Mayor of the amalgamated Waterford City & County Council in 2015-16. He was elected as Deputy Mayor of Waterford City & County Council for 2017-18 and is a former Chairman of the South East Regional Authority 2011-12.
His priorities for the upcoming Local election include:
· Delivery of the North Quays & Michael Street Developments
· 24/7 Cardiac Care at UHW
· Increasing the delivery of Social, Affordable & Private Housing across Waterford City
· Securing a Runway extension at Waterford Airport
· Engaging with WIT to progress their University application
· Delivery of a City Bike Scheme for Waterford & Improved Public Transport Links
· Ring fence roads and footpath funding for estates & replace all public lighting with energy efficient LED lights
Brendan Byrne
Why should you vote for Brendan?
My name is Brendan Byrne I am an Independent Candidate seeking election in the Waterford City West & Tramore and Waterford City South Electoral Areas. I am a first-time candidate, I believe that the ordinary persons voice is no longer being heard and I hope to change this.
I spent my formative years growing up in Norwood and I am the only son of Gerard and Philomena Byrne. I was educated in Mount Sion and completed my third level education as a mature student studying Social Science, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Theology & Philosophy and a post graduate Diploma in Social Studies. I am currently employed as a Residential Services Mangers supporting people with disabilities.
I spent several years living in the UK, where I worked as a Youth Worker and served as a Police Constable with the Metropolitan Police Service. I hope to bring this experience to the fore front in challenging unfair decisions and standing up for the rights of others.
I am passionate about human rights and have a genuine interest in serving others. I am compassionate, trustworthy and hardworking, I believe my life experience will make a difference and I respectfully ask for your number one vote.
Seamus Ryan
Why should you vote for Seamus?
“My name is Seamus Ryan and I am your Labour Party candidate in the upcoming local elections in May in the Waterford South Area.  Having represented this area previously I will once again bring experience, integrity and passion to the fore in everything that I do on your behalf. My priorities are first and foremost to represent you in all local issues that matter to you. I will also campaign and lobby to hold the government to account and to ensure they deliver on promises they made to Waterford. I will further campaign on matters of great importance going forward including:
Susan Gallagher
Why should you vote for Susan?
I am the Green Party candidate for Waterford City South in the local elections. I’m a civil engineer
with a particular interest in water conservation and flooding. Originally from Dublin, I moved to
Waterford in 2008 to take up a job as an engineering lecturer in Waterford Institute of Technology,
and I love living in Waterford. I’m running for election because I’m very concerned about climate
change, loss of biodiversity and plastic pollution. I strongly believe we need more voices on our
council championing these issues.
As an engineer, I am very aware of the impact that the built environment has on our lives. I think we
have designed our cities around driving, and not everyone can afford to own a car. I’d like to make it
easier to get around Waterford by bus, bike, on foot and in a wheelchair.
I’d also like to see more greenery in the city. Several beautiful trees have recently been cut down,
much to the disappointment of many. I’d like to see more trees that are suitable for an urban
context, pollinator-friendly flowers, and raingardens full of plants that can soak up rainwater and
prevent flooding, while providing pleasant living spaces for all of us.
Councillor John Hearne
Councillor Sean Reinhardt
Why should you vote for Seán?
Serving the people of Waterford City South over the last number of years has been an
absolute privilege. I love what I do, and I hope to be lucky enough to continue doing it.
At present, the people have made it clear to me that the most pressing of issues for them
are housing and healthcare. Waiting lists in both sectors are increasing rapidly. I aim to
continue to build on the progressive changes to policies which I have proposed during my
time as your Independent Councillor, in the hope of assisting those in need.
Waterford City South is built on the foundations of the various, inclusive and diverse
communities within it, and it is within these communities where I have seen the most
resilient of groups create an unbreakable community spirit as they strive to constantly move
forward. Standing side by side I aim to take the real experiences of the people and be your
voice in front of the local authority.
My values I hold dear, and the most important value of mine is that I will always do my absolute best
for the people of Waterford City South.
Let’s get to a better place, together.
Your Independent Councillor.
Seán Reinhardt
Councillor Cha O’Neil
Warren Fitzgerald
Andrew Power
Why should you vote for Andrew?
 Vivienne Burns
Why should you vote for Vivienne?
Its an absolute disgrace that the people of the Southeast do not have access to this vital service. Lives have been lost . We the people of the Southeast should be treated with dignity. The fact that other parts of the country have access to 24/7 cardiac care and we do not is unbelievable. We need strong candidates not bound by party politics to ensure this changes.
Ronan Cleary
Why should you vote for Ronan?
My Name is Dr Ronan Cleary and I am GP registrar in the Rowe Creavin Practice in the
Waterford Health Park.
I have decided to stand for election as there is a new party established, which I truly believe
has the interests of the Irish people as it`s first priority – Its name is Aontu.
I have not stood for any political election before, because there was no party which I could
say hand on heart, 100%, that it represented me and my values.
It is only a few months old and was set up as it recognises the current political system in
Ireland is broken and needs fixing. My aim of running in this election is to inject new blood
and debate into Irish Politics at both a local and national level and break the `groupthink` that
is strangling political discussion in this country.
If given the opportunity I would Prioritise attempting to ensure UHW finally gets 24/7
Cardiac Cover, try to assist in WIT getting University status and endeavour to entice an
established airline to Waterford Airport.
I would also however, work on bread and butter issues for the Electoral ward including more
affordable housing, quality pavements and lighting and tackling fly tipping.
Please consider Voting Aontu if you believe Irish Politics needs new blood and ideas.
Thank you
