Daithí Doolan
IrelandpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Daithí Doolan is an Irish politician and member of Sinn Féin, serving as a councillor in Dublin. He has been an advocate for social justice and housing issues, and recently gained attention for his support of a young homeless woman, Sophie, who was affected by a pause in the priority status of care-leavers' housing applications by Dublin City Council. Doolan expressed shock at the council's decision and emphasized the importance of addressing the needs of vulnerable young people who have faced systemic challenges.
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Cllr Daithí Doolan extended his sympathies to Griffin’s family and friends.
Man who died after swimming across river Liffey was victim of earlier knife attack – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-02
Sinn Féin councillor Daithí Doolan said it would be 'more fitting' if Cllr Sutcliffe 'took responsibility' by issuing the apology in the council chamber.
Councillor Philip Sutcliffe ‘accidentally shared’ spoiled ballot containing abusive remarks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Daithí Doolan is a party councillor who supported Catherine Connolly during her canvass.
On the canvass with Jim Gavin in Roscommon and Catherine Connolly in Ballyfermot – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-02
Sinn Féin’s Daithí Doolan said LPT was 'an unfair regressive tax on people’s homes'.
Dublin city homeowners’ Local Property Tax bills to rise next year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
Sinn Féin’s Daithí Doolan stated that his party would continue to propose the maximum cut in the charge.
Dublin property tax set to rise by up to one third, as councillors vote on hikes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
Daithí Doolan, a Sinn Féin councillor, emphasizes the need for increased funding to address housing issues in communities.
Intimidation in a Dublin suburb, and the derelict house being used as stables – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-26
Sinn Féin councillor Daithí Doolan tabled a motion at a Dublin City Council meeting calling on the Minister to reinstate the scheme.
Further restrictions applied to key State scheme aimed at preventing people from entering homelessness – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04
Sinn Féin councillor Daithí Doolan was 'shocked' at the move and the fact it was implemented without councillors being informed first.
Young homeless woman who left State care six months ago feels ‘scared’ amid council housing change – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01