Rory Hearne

Meet Rory

I’m Rory Hearne, the Social Democrats General Election candidate for Dublin North-West.

I have been selected to replace Róisín Shortall TD, who will retire at the next election, as your Social Democrats candidate for Dublin North-West.

My wife and I have lived on Dublin’s Northside for over 20 years. I’m a father of four children and I believe in an Ireland where every child can realise their full potential, where all children have a home, and a fair and sustainable future.

I have been a strong campaigner on the housing crisis in recent years, speaking up for the Locked-Out Generation. I’m an Associate Professor at Maynooth University with wide expertise in housing, homelessness, and social policy, and have written extensively on solutions to Ireland’s housing crisis.

I share Róisín’s vision for a society and economy that works for all. As a country, we have never had greater wealth and yet social crises worsen, from housing and homelessness to the cost of living, and inequality.

I am committed to working on behalf of the people of Dublin North-West to create a better, fairer Ireland. We need new solutions and new politics. The Social Democrats have the policies, people, and passion required to have a positive lasting impact on our community and country.

Rory’s Priorities

• Housing – Solving the housing crisis for Generation Locked-Out and ending homelessness.
• Public Services – Guaranteeing public services that work for everyone (healthcare, mental health, education, childcare, disability services, transport, community facilities).
• Climate – Ensuring a sustainable future for all of our children through real climate action and investment in a socially just transition.
• A Fair Transition – Ensure everyone benefits from the shift to a zero-carbon economy.
• Peace and Justice – Advocate for peace and an end to the genocide in Gaza.