Cllr. Christy Burke has been a feature in the Dublin Local Government scene for many decades. He has also been a prominent local identity for even longer.
By his own admission he has been been a member of the Republican movement for over 40 years, participated in the armed struggle for a United Ireland, being imprisoned for his politics and was in the vanguard of anti drugs activities on his home turf that is Dublin's North Inner city.
In a very personal, candid and wide ranging Xmas 2014 interview with Michael FitzGerald he discusses these and other controversial subjects that loom large in local consciousness.
When elected in June 2014 he stated three clear objectives for his mayoral term
- Housing
- Homelessness
- Helping the disabled and elderly to achieve their rights.
Midway through his term, Cllr. Christy Burke has confirmed to many that he will be a Lord Mayor for all Dubliners.
