Duncan Smith TD
Real Solutions, Real Labour
About Duncan
Why I got involved in politics
I got involved in politics because I wanted to help people.
We are living in one of the richest countries in the world, but we have too many people struggling to get by and feeling ripped off left, right and centre.
The financial crash in 2008 was a defining moment for me. The rug was pulled out from under an entire generation. My generation. Jobs were lost, homes were gone, and folks emigrated never to return.
That’s why I joined Labour.
I believed then as I believe now that Labour has fought the good fight for working people all down the decades. That every incremental step, bar none, taken to advance a more equal and egalitarian Ireland, Labour has been there, and we always will.
Real Solutions to Real Problems
Dublin Fingal East is one of Ireland’s newest and youngest constituencies.
It is our responsibility to grow and develop Dublin Fingal East in a way that works for people.
We do this by investing in fast and efficient climate friendly transport infrastructure, building more affordable homes to rent or buy and by creating better public amenities.
We need delivery of better health and disability care in Dublin Fingal East.
We have so many young families in our constituency it is critical people who cannot afford private healthcare have proper access to services.
We can be proud of the diversity across Dublin Fingal East. I will continue to work with communities to see the place we call home flourish.
My Track Record
I am an elected public representative for over 10 years.
I was first elected in May 2014 as a Councillor for Swords on Fingal County Council.
I was re-elected in May 2019. Doubling my vote.
In November 2019, I contested in the Fingal by-election polling over 15% of the vote. I was then elected to the Dáil for the first time in February 2020.
My time in Dáil Eireann has been focused on workers’ rights, advocating for better autism services, promoting stronger remote working and sick pay legislation, and fighting for better public transport services in Fingal.