Dear Resident,

I wish to take this initial opportunity of sincerely thanking each and every person and particularly the people of Donabate and Portrane for voting for me in such huge numbers on Friday 7th June last. As an unelected Local Area Representative for Donabate over the past 5 Years I received many comments to the effect that “I Had No Mandate”. I have received your mandate which I will always respect and have regard to.

I wish to thank the public for the courtesy shown to me and my canvassers during the campaign. I am extremely humbled and overwhelmed by the hundreds of messages of support received over the last few days. I want to thank my good friends Duncan Smith TD & Cllr Robert O’Donoghue for their support & assistance over the last 5 years, Sean, Francis and Brendan Ryan, Tony McDermott, Tommie O’Sullivan, my family, friends and many neighbours who encouraged and supported me every step of the way. I want to also remember the late Cllr Gerry McGuire who I have no doubt would be so pleased with this result. It has been said to me that I am the first woman from the peninsula ever elected to FCC since it was established in 1994 which if true makes this such an important milestone for me personally and for our community.

I wish to congratulate Cllrs Rob O’Donoghue, Paul Mulville, Cathal Boland and Eoghan Dockrell on their election. I look forward to working with you all. My Commiserations to all defeated candidates as I am aware of what you must be feeling as I went through this process 5 years ago.

As Your Councillor you can be assured that I will endeavour to implement policies that are in the best interest of our expanding communities. I intend to pursue a number of issues including the provision of a much-needed multifunctional Arts Youth and Cultural centre for our growing community. I look forward to working on your behalf as your elected Cllr. Please feel free to contact me on any issue.
Councillor Corina Johnston
Labour Party