Brian Leddin is a dedicated local of Limerick with deep roots and a clear vision for the city's future. As a Teachta Dála (TD) and spokesperson for Transport, Climate Action, and Environment, Leddin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
He is driven by his pride in Limerick and his commitment to its development.
Leddin is an engineering graduate from the University of Limerick and holds a master's degree in Renewable Energy Systems Technology. Elected to Dáil Éireann in February 2020, he became the first Green Party TD for Limerick City.
He has previously served as a Green Party councillor and is currently the chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action.
Advocating for responsible and sustainable economic growth.
Offering serious responses to climate change challenges.
Enhancing the livability of the city with superior services and facilities.
Working across party lines to deliver optimal results for both Limerick and Ireland as a whole.
Leddin envisions a city that not only thrives economically but also remains a great place to live. His goals include transforming Limerick into a model of health, wellness, and sustainable growth, making it an attractive counterbalance to the expansive growth of the capital city.
The Green Party, known in Irish as Comhaontas Glas, is a green political party in Ireland that operates both in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Founded on December 3, 1981, as the Ecology Party of Ireland, it later became the Green Alliance and finally adopted its current name in 1987.
The party is positioned on the centre-left and is part of the European Green Party and the Global Greens network. The Green Party advocates for environmental issues and progressive social policies within a framework of social justice, grassroots democracy, and non-violence.
The Green Party's environmental policy is built around the principle that society's impact on the environment should not be ecologically disruptive. They focus on conservation of resources, ecological wisdom, and ensuring that future generations inherit a healthy planet.
Their commitment extends to rigorous climate action plans, protection of biodiversity, and promoting sustainable agricultural and industrial practices.
The Green Party emphasizes social justice and aims to ensure that all political, social, and economic decisions are made at the lowest effective level to facilitate more direct participation and influence by citizens. They advocate for universal healthcare, gender equality, and the protection of minority rights, including policies tailored to the LGBTQI+ community and other marginalized groups.
The Green Party supports a stable and inclusive economy that does not rely solely on GDP as a measure of success. They propose alternatives to GDP for assessing economic health, focusing on sustainability and the redistribution of resources to address global inequalities.
The party also supports public banking, universal basic income, and corporate reforms to ensure that businesses contribute positively to society and the environment.
The Green Party recognizes the success of the Housing First strategy and sees it as fundamental to eliminating homelessness and rough sleeping in Ireland. They advocate for affordable housing integrated within communities to enhance social and economic well-being.
The party proposes a health care system that is accessible and free at the point of use, emphasizing the importance of preventive care and community-based solutions. This includes implementing the Sláintecare program fully to overhaul the current health system.
The Green Party envisions a sustainable transport system that prioritizes public transit, cycling, and walking, aiming to reduce reliance on cars and decrease carbon emissions. This involves investing in public transportation infrastructure and promoting urban planning practices that support easy access to services and green spaces.
The Green Party supports measures that make the economy more inclusive and environmentally sustainable. This includes advocating for public banking to provide financial services that support community development and pushing for economic policies that prioritize long-term sustainability over short-term profits.
The Green Party actively participates in Ireland's political landscape across multiple levels, including local government, the Dáil Éireann, the European Parliament, and more. They aim to influence policy through their representation and advocate for a transformative approach to governance that aligns with their core principles of environmental sustainability and social justice.