Pádraig Rice

Meet Pádraig

I’m Pádraig Rice, the Social Democrats General Election candidate in Cork South-Central and Councillor for Cork City South Central.

I’m running in this general election because I believe it’s time for change. I want to be a new voice in the Dáil for the people of Cork.

I live in Ballyphehane and work as a Policy and Research Manager and human rights campaigner. I have a Law degree and BSc from UCC and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the University of Oxford. In June, I had the honour of being elected as a Councillor for Cork City South Central.

I believe that the Government could be doing so much more, particularly when it comes to affordable housing, healthcare, disability services, and climate action.

I am hardworking, committed, passionate, and I would love an opportunity to represent you in Dáil Éireann.

I want to make Cork a better place for everyone.

Pádraig’s Priorities

• Housing – Delivering affordable and social housing to end the housing crisis.
• Health – Reforming the two-tier healthcare system to ensure that everyone has timely access to good quality healthcare that is free at the point of use.
• Public Services – Increasing investment in public services, including childcare, education and public transport.
• Public Spaces – Improving public spaces with more public toilets, parks, benches, water fountains and trees.
• Transparency and Accountability – Ensuring we have better political decision-making with increased transparency and accountability.