“If you want to know someone’s values, don’t read their mission statement. Read their budget.” — Joe Biden

Honoured to attend my 2nd council budget meeting today. Real independence means sourcing our own funds. Grateful to all who made it happen.

I spoke at Cork City Council calling for LUAS Cork to be recognised as a top national priority in the new National Development Plan (2026–2035). Cork has shown real leadership in planning for a sustainable, liveable city. Now we need the same commitment from national government!