COUNCILLOR JIM O'DEA WAS CO-OPTED TO DÚN LAOGHAIRERATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCILREPLACING JIM O’LEARY

CONTACT JIM8 Pine Valley Grove, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Call: 087 767 77 22 Email: jimodea@cllr.dlrcoco.ieWebsite: www.jimodea.ie

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JIM O’DEA Jim O’Dea has lived in thisarea for over 30 years andwas born in County Limerickwhere he was educated atCBS, Sexton St. Hegraduated from UCD with anM.A. in Palaeography andLate Latin. Jim taught inPembroke School and filledthe role of deputy Principaland acting Principal for manyyears. Since 2005 Cllr. O’Deahas been teaching Latin and Classical Studies in Rathdown School. He is marriedto Anne and they have four adult children, Deirdre, Maurice, Rory and Aodhán. He is a former member of the local Residents’ Association and a seasoned FGcampaigner. Cllr. O’Dea has been a member of the Ballinteer Branch of Fine Gaelsince the late 70’s. Jim has filled various officerships both at Branch andConstituency level. Cllr. O’Dea is fully commited to the Fine Gael party, itstraditions, values and policies.

Jim O’Dea is familiar with the problems affecting people in our area. The socialand financial problems facing people in the Dundrum Electoral Area areparicularly familiar to Jim. As former Councillor Jim O’Leary’s campaignmanager over two Council Elections and a General Election, Jim O’Dea played avery active role in canvassing the area and meeting the people. He has JimO’Leary’s total support in replacing him on the County Council.

“I will not shirk my responsibility and will work hard to promote the interests ofthe people on the ground. As the Irish proverb says “Ní neart go cur le chéile”(there is strength in unity).” – Cllr. Jim O’Dea

Over the lifetime of this Council Cllr. Jim O’Dea will actively promote:

• the retention and upgrading of our green spaces, especially MarlayPark and Airfield

• the retention of existing bus services and will also seek greater buslinks to the Luas

• maintaining and improving the character of Dundrum village• getting value for money spent by the County Council.

Jim is working closely with Cllr. Pat Hand, TDs Olivia Mitchell and

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SCOIL NAITHÍ Mar is eol do chách tá Scoil Naithí lonnaithe i mBaile an tSaoir. Nuair achríochnaíonn daltaí a gcuid oideachais sa bhunscoil seo bíonn orthu taisteal goColáiste Eoin nó Coláiste Íosagáin. Is oth liom a rá nach bhfuil seirbhís bus ar fáilón gceantar seo go dtí na meánscoileanna seo. Cuireann sé seo brú arthuismitheoirí tiomáint go dtí na meanscoileanna dhá uair in aghaidh an lae. Tásúil ag Séamus Ó Deá, má thagann an Tíogar Ceilteach ar ais ón mbás, gombunófaí meánscoil Ghaelach sa cheantar seo. Idir an dá linn caithfear brú achur ar Bhus Átha Cliath seirbhís a chur ar fáil do na daltaí.

GAEILGEOIRÍTá sár-obair á dhéanamh ag eagrais éagsúla sa cheantar seo ar son na Gaeilgeagus ar son ár n-oidhreachta. Ba mhaith le Séamus comhghairdeas a dhéanamhleo. Tá sé lánsásta cabhrú leo agus cuirfidh sé fáilte roimh iarratais óGhaeilgeoirí.If you are interested in joining Fine Gael at this time of national crisis with a viewto bringing about a badly needed change of government please contact Jim byphone, email or letter.

8 Pine Valley Grove, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Call: 087 767 77 22 Email: jimodea@cllr.dlrcoco.ie Website: www.jimodea.ie

Alan Shatter and Gay Mitchell MEP

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Dear neighbour,I am pleased to let you know that Ihave been co-opted to DúnLaoghaire/Rathdown County Councilto replace Jim O’Leary who resignedfrom the Coucil last May. I want to pay tribute to the work of JimO’Leary in his time on the Council and Iwish him well for the future. I will domy best to build solidly on thefoundation for delivery that he has set.I look forward to meeeting with you and hearing from you in the comingmonths. I am available both by phone and e-mail (see below for details) to dealwith any queries you may have; so don’t hesitate to keep in touch.

Jim O’Dea

Dear ConstituentIt is with regret that I inform you of my decision to resign as a Councillor for theDundrum Ward. I have a new position at work which would prevent meallocating time to my Council role it requires and deserves. I remain a memberof the Fine Gael party and will continue to work to have this inept governmentremoved.It remains a great honour for me to have been chosen as your publicrepresentative since 2004. I have at all times endeavoured to represent yourinterests and the common good.I am delighted to endorse my good friend and colleague Jim O'Dea as mysuccessor. I believe Jim will be an outstanding Councillor for our area. I have fullconfidence in the energy and integrity Jim will bring to this new role.Again I want to thank you for having the trust to select me as your councillor andfor the courtesy and friendship I have been shown over the last number of years.

Jim O’Leary

8 Pine Valley Grove, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Call: 087 767 77 22 Email: jimodea@cllr.dlrcoco.ie Website: www.jimodea.ie

Jim is working closely with Cllr. Pat Hand, TDs Olivia Mitchell and Alan Shatter and Gay Mitchell MEP

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