Gerry Breen, Fine Gael

Personal

Gerry is one of a family of nine reared in Clontarf.

Educated in Coláiste Mhuire and UCD, Gerry earned his Commerce degree in 1979. Gerry is married to Maeve and they have three daughters – Aoife, Eimear and Niamh.

Professional

With a background in marketing and sales with Smith + Nephew, Cheseborough-Ponds and Jacobs Biscuits. Gerry has his own business, First Aid Supplies started in 2002 and based in Balbriggan. The business supplies occupational first aid supplies to schools, colleges, businesses etc.

Political

Gerry first went political in representing his commerce class of 300 for the three years of the degree at University College Dublin. He joined Fine Gael in 1981 and was elected to Dublin City Council in 1999.

•Lord Mayor of Dublin 2010/2011

•Chair of the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee 2009 to present

•Chair of the Local Joint Policing Committee 2009 to present

•Chair of the Fine Gael Council of Local Representatives 2011/2012

•Chair of the Dublin Bay Watch 1999 to present

•Fine Gael Group Leader Dublin City Council 2004/2010

•Director Dublin Sports and Leisure Services Limited 2010 to present

•Dublin City Enterprise Board Director 1999/2009

•Member of the European Committee of the Regions 2010/2014

•Chair of Protocol 2005/6, 2007/8 and 2009/10

•Chair of Local Area Committee 2001/2, 2004/5, 2006/7, 2009/10

2010-2011 LORD MAYOR OF DUBLIN

Theme “Jobs, Jobs, Jobs”

· First to employ interns and create a dedicated website for the office of The Lord Mayor; the website includes a free Google map of free Wi-Fi spots in the greater Dublin area.

· Ran two successful village workshops in the Mansion House promoting trade marketing and networking for retail and other businesses in the 30+ Dublin villages titled “Your Village, Our City”

· Conducted city and village walks to meet residents and business owners in the city.

· Conducted a workshop for unemployed graduates in the Mansion House with the Dublin City University's Ryan Academy.

· With Griffith College Dublin, ran a free business course focusing on five key areas of small business and entrepreneurship.

· Accommodated Dublin City Enterprise Board in the Mansion House to run "Start Your Own Business" courses as well as training courses.

· Achieved agreement to twin Dublin with Beijing in December 2010 on Dublin City Council and signed agreement in Beijing June 2011.

· Set up Business Safety Forum with the Assistant Police Commissioner to gain focus from all stakeholders on safety in Dublin City Centre.