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Vote Laoise De Brún, TCD Seanad Candidate. For Courage. For Compassion. For Candour.

SEEKING
YOUR

VOTE  

Ireland stands at a critical juncture. Right now we need leaders who stand up for what matters most to people. Leaders unafraid of tough conversations about complex issues. Leaders who are willing to defend our fundamental human rights in order to protect our future.

 

There has never been a more pressing need for Senators who are unafraid to challenge the status quo and speak up for the most vulnerable.

 

Allow me to represent you in the Seanad on this, the last ever, TCD panel. Vote Laoise de Brún. For Courage. For Compassion. For Candour.

Laoise De Brun speaking in Dublin at VoteNoNoRef24 event.

MY PRIORITIES

Over the past five years, I have worked tirelessly to address critical issues impacting women's rights and child safeguarding. One issue that deeply concerns me is the ongoing failure of successive governments to provide adequate child protection and support services—failures I am committed to confronting head-on. My track record as an unpaid volunteer demonstrates my ability to drive real change outside the political arena. Imagine the impact I could have inside the chamber as your TCD Senator.

MY
STORY

From growing up on a farm in County Carlow to working on documentaries in Indonesia and navigating the world of journalism in London, my journey back to law has proven invaluable to my advocacy work. Coming home to Ireland and building a life in Dublin has been a journey of rediscovery—a chance to reconnect with my roots while forging a new path forward. 

MY RECORD

Inspired by Countess Markiewicz, I founded The Countess to empower people across Ireland to navigate tough conversations about complex issues. Focused on protecting the rights of women, children, parents, and LGB individuals, our

work sheds light on

misguided legislation and advocates for fairness and clarity.

Laoise De Brun leading a grassroots campaign for VoteNoNoRef24

VOTING
CLOSES IN

TESTIMONIALS

WHY I'M SUPPORTING LAOISE

RONAN O'SULLIVAN

Ronan O’Sullivan endorsing Laoise De Brún in the upcoming TCD Seanad election

I have known Laoise for many years

and have

found her to be a person of great integrity and substance."

 

Her political passion is unwavering and her commitment to women

and children’s rights in

particular is inspirational

and I have no hesitation in supporting her candidacy for the Seanad, where I am confident that she will

make a meaningful contribution to the Irish political landscape and will prove to be a powerful representative for all

Trinity alumni around the world.

RONAN O'SULLIVAN

LLB (Dub) 1994; BCL (Oxon) 1995,

Retired corporate lawyer

HELEN JOYCE

Helen Joyce_endorsing Laoise De Brún in the upcoming TCD Seanad election

"Laoise is a remarkable person, combining persistence and determination with a creative and innovative approach to problem solving."

"Her organisation, The Countess, is a towering achievement: a genuinely grassroots organisation with a consistent voice and vision that owes everything to Laoise’s leadership. Her strong sense of justice drives her to step up when other people stay on the sidelines. She has an unusual ability to explain complex ideas clearly and compellingly, and to bring together people who disagree for difficult but essential conversations.

 

As a TCD alumna myself, I would be proud to have Laoise represent me in Seanad: she is ingenious, conscientious and very brave."​​

HELEN JOYCE

Author of 'TRANS' 

Director of Advocacy, Sex Matters

DR. MADELEINE NÍ DHÁLAIGH

Dr Madeleine Ní Dhálaigh endorsing Laoise De Brún in the upcoming TCD Seanad election

The first conversation I had with Laoise was in early 2021. We discussed all manner of women’s rights both at home and internationally."

"We talked about reproductive rights, educational rights, sports rights, safe spaces and violence against women and children. Her passion for that whole range of issues was and remains compelling. But most of all I was struck by her compassion for women in our prison system. That cohort of women who are all too easily ignored. Her steadfast point of view is that these women are rarely afforded a voice in Irish society and that she is ready to effect change in this area, this is commendable. I wish Laoise all the best in her upcoming campaign and in her quest to protect the rights of women and girls in a modern Ireland."

DR. MADELEINE NÍ DHÁLAIGH

General Practitioner &

Advocate for Gender Equality

STELLA O'MALLEY

Stella O Malley endorsing Laoise De Brún in the upcoming TCD Seanad election

“I have always been struck by Laoise’s unwavering commitment to addressing the complex political, social, and clinical dimensions of the trans phenomenon.”

 

“She saw a gap where action was needed and didn’t wait for others to fill it—she built an organisation from scratch, demonstrating extraordinary tenacity and courage.

 

Her ability to navigate challenging conversations with intellectual honesty and clarity is unparalleled.

 

Laoise has shown time and again that she has the strength and resilience to tackle the most pressing issues of our time, and she would bring those qualities to her role in the Seanad."

​​​​

STELLA O'MALLEY

Psychotherapist

Director / Founder of Genspect

BRENDAN SCANNELL

Brendan Scannell endorsing Laoise De Brún in the upcoming TCD Seanad election

“​I know Laoise over the past thirty years and her drive,

commitment and energy have signalled her out as a person of sincerity, real substance and vision."

"Laoise calls a spade a spade and does not shrink away from uncomfortable truths, particularly when it comes to the protection of the rights of women and children.

As a mother of three children, barrister and activist Laoise would bring rigour and freshness to the Seanad deliberations across a wide range of issues and would proudly uphold the historic contribution of Dublin University to the deliberations of the Oireachtas."

 

BRENDAN SCANNELL

Former Ambassador of Ireland

Dept. of Foreign Affairs & Trade

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YOUR VOICE
YOUR VOTE
MATTER

This is your last opportunity as TCD Alumni to elect Senators onto the TCD panel. Don't let it go by! Plus it's easier than you think. Whether you're a first-time voter or need a refresher, we've got you covered.

 

Click below to get all the information about what you need to do, and how to vote. Don't miss your chance to make a difference – learn more and have your say on Monday 30 December 2024.

Vote for Laoise De Brún in this, the last TCD Seanad panel.

VOTING OPENS

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FOR COURAGE. FOR COMPASSION. FOR CANDOR.

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