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Cllr. David McGuinness

David McGuinness

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Fingal County Council

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40 Sheephill Park,
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.

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Personal Details

David was born and raised in Corduff, Blanchardstown. He was educated in St. Patrick’s N.S. Corduff and Riversdale Community College. He received an Honours Degree in Music Education and History from Trinity College Dublin.

David taught in Blanchardstown until Christmas 2009. He now teaches in Lucan Community College.

Local News

Nulty deceived the people of Dublin West & should consider resigning – McGuinness

Following his announcement this evening that he will vote against the Budget, it is clear that the newly elected Deputy for Dublin West Patrick Nulty has deceived the electorate in Dublin West and should consider resigning the seat, according to Cllr David McGuinness. Read More | Share

Varadkar Election letter reveals level of betrayal on Metro North – McGuinness

Cllr David McGuinness, recent runner-up in the Dublin West By-Election, has today released a copy of a Fine Gael election letter which reveals the significant message of commitment to Metro North that Leo Varadkar gave in advance of the election in February. Read More | Share

Speech by Councillor David McGuinness at the National Youth Conference, Cork

Councillor David McGuinness, who was the party's Dublin West by-election candidate, introduced Micheál Martin at the conference. Read More | Share

McGuinness warns that reckless language will cost jobs in Dublin West

Dublin West by-election candidate David McGuinness has described as “foolish and reckless” the comments of Socialist Party by-election candidate Ruth Coppinger on the impact of multi-national employers in the constituency. Read More | Share

McGuinness congratulates Castleknock student on historic victory

Cllr David McGuinness, Candidate for the Dublin West By-Election, has congratulated Alexander Amini of Castleknock College this evening for his “historic victory of the one of the top prizes at the annual European Young Scientist in Helsinki.” Read More | Share

AIB should be sent packing for €500,000+ request for new CEO – McGuinness

Fianna Fáil by-election candidate David McGuinness has called on all candidates to commit to keeping the existing pay cap for bank chief executives in place following AIB’s formal request to exceed the €500,000 cap for its new CEO. Read More | Share

Dublin 15 is prime location for new #TwitterIre office – McGuinness

Dublin West by-election candidate David McGuinness has said Dublin 15 would be a great location for the office Twitter is establishing in Ireland. Cllr McGuinness said: “The news that Twitter is locating in Ireland is a great boost for the country and another example of the strength of the growing web sector here. Read More | Share

Varadkar’s Metro West decision premature - McGuinness

Cllr David McGuinness has described as “short sighted and premature” the decision to shelve the Metro West project. Read More | Share

McGuinness questions Varadkar consideration of Castleknock and D15 commuters

Councillor David McGuinness, Dublin West Fianna Fáil by-election, has this evening “expressed his considerable surprise at the apparent disregard which Minister’s Varadkar and Brian Hayes have shown for the commuting public in Castleknock and other Dublin 15 suburbs.” Read More | Share

McGuinness Congratulates Dublin All-Ireland Winners & Calls for Sam Maguire Tour of Dublin West

Dublin West Bye-election candidate Councillor David McGuinness has described the victory of All-Ireland Champions Dublin as 'unbelievable'. David stood with an army of Dubs fans on Hill 16 and watched the historic victory unfold. McGuinness says 'Kerry was a mighty opposition but Dublin fought tooth and nail to secure the 16-year wait for Sam Maguire's return to the capital.' Read More | Share

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Political Record

David was elected to Fingal County Council in June, 2009. He is is Fianna Fail’s youngest County Councillor in the Country. He worked closely with local Minister for Finance, the late Brian Lenihan in ensuring Dublin 15 has the best representation in the country.

The following are a number of roles he fulfills in his day-to-day duties as County Councillor for Fingal:

  • Secretary of Sheephill Residents Association
  • Treasurer of Corduff Sports Centre
  • Committee Member of County Dublin Vocational Education Committee (V.E.C.)
  • Board of Management Coolmine Community School
  • (B.O.M.) Castleknock Community College
  • (B.O.M.) Luttrellstown Community College
  • (B.O.M.) Pobal Scoil Setanta, Phibblestown
  • Blanchardstown Local Drugs Task Force
  • Fingal County Council Special Policy Committee on Planning
  • Fingal County Council Special Policy Committee on Housing

 

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