Dear Voter,
I believe in a progressive, modern, inclusive Ireland and I am asking for your number 1 vote so that I can represent you on Cork City Council. I am a first time candidate for the local elections and delighted to be selected to run on behalf of the Labour Party.
For over 15 years, I have campaigned for a more equal society and I have delivered results. As the national Head of Mobilisation for Together for Yes in 2018, I helped deliver overwhelming support for reproductive rights. As President of the Union of Students in Ireland, I led the student campaign for marriage equality which registered 30,000 voters in advance of the referendum in 2015. I have a track record on campaigning for housing rights, a more accessible education system and for climate action.
Today, I’m the Executive Director of the Irish Council for International Students, campaigning for equality in education and accommodation rights in Ireland.
I live in Wilton and I am a graduate of University College Cork.
I will work with my head and my heart to represent you and help build a republic of equals.
Míle Buíochas,
A Chairde,
Creidim in Éirinn fhorásach, nua-aimseartha, ionchuimsitheach - agus mar sin táim ag lorg do thacaíocht agus mé ag rith mar iarrathóir do Chomhairle Catharthach Chorcaí.
Le breis agus cúig bliana déig anuas, táim tar éis a bheith ag feachtasaíocht ar mhaithe le sochaí níos cothroime agus d’éirigh liom in ana chuid slite.
Agus mé mar Cheannaire Náisiúnta Soghluaisteachta do T4Y in 2018, d’oibríos chun tacaíocht mhór a sheachadadh chun dlíthe ginmhillte na hÉireann a léirscaoileadh.
Roimhe sin, nuair a bhíos mar Uachtarán ar Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn, threoraigh mé feachtas na mac léinn um chomhionannas pósta, feachtas a chláraigh 30,000 vótálaí roimh an reifreann in 2015.
Tá sé léirithe agam, aríst agus aríst, go gcreidim i ngníomh aeráide, córas oideachais i bhfad níos insroichte agus cearta tithíochta .
Táim i mo chónaí i Wilton, Is céimí mé i gColáiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh. Is as Gaeltacht Mhúscraí mé ó dhúchas.
Oibreoidh mé le mo cheann agus le mo chroí le hionadaíocht a dhéanamh ar do shon agus le poblacht bunaithe ar chomhionnanas a neartú.
Míle Buíochas,
In The Media
Cork rep calls for windfall tax to help out hard-pressed local families
“Housing and homelessness crisis is a stain of shame on this country”
Labour Rep wants Minister to intevene in Ballincollig Fire station dispute
Housing must be a No.1 Budget priority
Quotas needed to end gender divide in civil service
“Ireland is emerging as a progressive, inclusive nation, but we have a long way to go yet”
‘No decisions about me, without me,’ was rally cry from 200 women at FemFest
Thousands to take to the streets to protest homelessness
“We need to ensure all citizens have their say”
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to vote for a more compassionate and caring society”
“The referendum result will eventually mean an end to the stigma, shame and secrecy around abortion in Ireland”
Together for Yes calls on young people to register to vote ahead of referendum
Final Referendum Pitch: Yes Side – May 24th, 2018
‘Don’t let politicians put the climate alarm on snooze’
Marriage referendum engaged young people – can parties now court them?
Yes to marriage equality would show that LGBT lives are valued
'Change is possible': Laura on the monumental year gone by
Why we need to talk about student sexual assault
WE NEED LEADERS TO DEAL WITH CLIMATE CHANGE
FOR QUALITY AND EQUALITY, PUBLIC FUNDING IS HIGHER EDUCATION’S BEST OPTION
People Power At Its Finest – Reflections One Year On From Repealing The Eighth
A 40 YEAR WAIT FOR SEANAD REFORM
LET THEM GO TO REGIONAL COLLEGES
March 4 Marriage
Laura Harmon speaking as President of the Union of Students in Ireland at the 5th Annual March for Marriage
Speak Up Speak Out
Laura spoke to the The Woman Project’s ‘Speak Up, Speak Out’ event in November 2018