I’m Alan Dillon, and I’m seeking your No 1 vote in the upcoming General Election. People recognise me for my commitment and dedication in representing this county on the pitch for 15 years. Now it’s time for me to make a positive impact in national politics.
A new politics for a new Ireland
Why I want to represent you
I’m no stranger to public life on the GAA pitch for over 15 years, but off the pitch I know I can make a positive contribution to national politics that will impact the people and communities of the Mayo constituency.
Bringing pride, passion and assertiveness to the political field I will ensure issues that matter to you are progressed with conviction.
Championing business, families and youth, I’ll be a reliable and trusted public representative holding onto the Fine Gael seat in Castlebar, vacated by former Taoiseach Enda Kenny. Make no mistake, at national politics, policies that transform communities are those that are progressive and relevant to Ireland today.
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3 Key Pillars of My Campaign
Mayo Matters
My manifesto was written by my people. Since winning the opportunity to be a candidate over two years ago, I’ve been documenting the issues people care about. From this, I have developed my 3 Key Pillars of My Campaign: My Priorities for Family, Community and Economy. Bringing new politics to life with forward-thinking policies, constant grassroots engagement and problem-solving.
01. Focus on Family
Affordable childcare:
Recognising and valuing hard-working one-parent and two-parent families
Affordable housing:
A fundamental need for all my constituents in a changing and challenging market
Education:
Preparing our youth for the smart economy, investing in STEM subjects and prioritising research and innovation investment in Mayo
Health:
Investing in preventative care in our primary care centres, taking pressure off Dublin Hospitals by investing in Castlebar Hospital, promoting and protecting mental health and wellbeing by resourcing a range statutory bodies
02. Focus on Community
Balanced regional development:
Investing in our capital infrastructure – fibre broadband, remote working offices, rail, roads, and our airport – to attract investment, maximise tourism potential and bring Mayo people home to flourish
Crime:
Safer communities for all, with a focus on crime prevention and more frontline Gardaí
Inclusiveness:
We are a country of diversity, communities made up of diverse people, each of whom has a part of play and a value to contribute, we must engender and foster a sense of inclusivity at all levels of government and society
03. Focus on Economy
The age of technology:
Embracing technology to improve lives, create jobs and responding to the disruption of digital is vital to maintain relevance and competitiveness in our labour market
Climate action:
Taking personal responsibility and building collective models of climate impact, providing support and incentives so that we can all make a difference
Jobs:
Attracting foreign direct investment in tandem with the digitisation of our SME economy, by providing support, skills and incentives for ecommerce
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Championing business, families & youth
Why Politics? Why Now?
I’m part of a generation that has already experienced the best and worst of times. I grew up in a country powered by an extraordinary economic boom where expectations of what life could offer soared but by the time adulthood came beckoning I had to deal with the fallout from the worst financial crisis this country has experienced.
My decision to seek election is dominated by an aspiration to ‘make a difference’ by implementing positive change within our society in our towns and villages.
I felt there was a gap in the Mayo constituency for a young voice in Government which represents my generation and the challenges we face, for example affordability, housing, climate change, childcare, and the digital and tech era.
My decision to seek election is dominated by an aspiration to 'make a difference' by implementing positive change within our society in our towns & villages.
Championing business, families & youth
Why Politics? Why Now?
I’m part of a generation that has already experienced the best and worst of times. I grew up in a country powered by an extraordinary economic boom where expectations of what life could offer soared but by the time adulthood came beckoning I had to deal with the fallout from the worst financial crisis this country has experienced.
My decision to seek election is dominated by an aspiration to ‘make a difference’ by implementing positive change within our society in our towns and villages.
I felt there was a gap in the Mayo constituency for a young voice in Government which represents my generation and the challenges we face, for example affordability, housing, climate change, childcare, and the digital and tech era.
My decision to seek election is dominated by an aspiration to 'make a difference'.
Bringing pride, passion & assertiveness
Representing my generation
Running for election was not on the cards, these opportunities don’t just come around, Enda Kenny has held the seat in Castlebar for 45 years. Politics is about people but it is also about timing and opportunity. This is an opportunity I’m going to grab with both hands.
Young people in their 20s and 30s are now the largest demographic in Ireland, ahead of the baby boomers (born 1946-1964) and are increasingly voting in larger numbers.
I was raised to believe our opinions matter and that we should get involved in as many organisations as we feel passionate about.
Politics is about people but it is also about timing and opportunity. This is an opportunity I’m going to grab with both hands.
Bringing pride, passion & assertiveness
Representing my generation
Running for election was not on the cards, these opportunities don’t just come around, Enda Kenny has held the seat in Castlebar for 45 years. Politics is about people but it is also about timing and opportunity. This is an opportunity I’m going to grab with both hands.
Young people in their 20s and 30s are now the largest demographic in Ireland, ahead of the baby boomers (born 1946-1964) and are increasingly voting in larger numbers.
I was raised to believe our opinions matter and that we should get involved in as many organisations as we feel passionate about.
Politics is about people but it is also about timing and opportunity. This is an opportunity I’m going to grab with both hands.