Patrick Costello Local Election Candidate Rathgar Rathmines
I was raised, educated and continued working in the Rathgar/Rathmines area. After attending Gonzaga, I studied psychology in UCD and received a masters in social work from Trinity.
A decade working with vulnerable communities, most recently as a Child Protection Social Worker, has given me hands on experience of the tough circumstances affecting families across our locality at present. Ten years of volunteering as a Scout Leader at Lesson Park Scout Group have shown me that it takes involvement to build a community and hard work to make things better. It is now time to contribute more.
I do not come from a political background. No one in my family has ever been involved in politics. I have decided to run now because I believe in these three things:
1. Smart planning of services and public facilities can improve our quality of life and strengthen our community.
2. Local businesses should be better supported by the Local Council.
3. Transparency and sustainable growth are needed more than ever as our city responds to changing times.
Please contact me directly and let me know whether you share these objectives and if you would be interested in working with me to make them happen.
