Worsening economic situation

Figures I obtained from Roisin Shortall TD Labour Party Spokesperson on Social and Family Affairs show that the numbers out of work in the Stillorgan ward have risen alarmingly, by approximately 94% since May 2007. The current Dundrum/Dun Laoghaire Gazette has good coverage of this issue following a press release I issued. Now is certainly no time to give the "powers that be" a thank-you present at the June elections. While the next few years are going to be a very difficult time at local government level, that is all the more reason for there to be active new councillors to tackle these challenges.