Catherine Stocker
Catherine Stocker is a councillor with the Social Democrats in Dublin, known for her critical stance on the government's handling of the housing crisis. She has expressed frustration over the ineffectiveness of the vacant homes tax and has called for more decisive government action to tackle property speculation.
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Social Democrats councillor Catherine Stocker said the Minister was 'trying to point the finger in the wrong direction' to deflect blame on to the planning and zoning process for the failure to deliver housing.
More than 380 new apartments approved for Dublin’s Grand Canal cost-rental and social homes scheme – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-01
Catherine Stocker, a councillor with the Social Democrats and an aunt of O'Brien, described the injuries sustained by O'Brien during the protest.
Berlin police investigate after officer punches Irish activist at protest | Protest
United Kingdom· 2025-09-01
Catherine Stocker, O’Brien’s aunt and a Social Democrats councillor, spoke about her niece's condition after the assault.
German ambassador treating police assault of Irish person ‘very seriously’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-31
Social Democrats councillor Catherine Stocker criticized the council for not sorting out basic toilet provisions.
U-turn on Grafton Street toilets as council reverses ‘ludicrous’ closure plan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-12
Social Democrats councillor Catherine Stocker described the vacant homes tax as 'as useful as a chocolate teapot.'
Obsolete offices a ‘real, real issue’ in Dublin as council considers hybrid working’s effects – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13
