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Dr Laura Keyes

@laurakeyes

BSc, PhD, FHEA. She/her. Public Health Scientist, Mother, MS Warrior. People's voices matter. 🌱🚲🥼📊

 Limerick, Ireland
Joined October 2010
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The Centre for Implementation Research at UL (CIRcUL) is recruiting for a Senior Programme Design and Workshop Specialist. Suited to people with an interest in implementation science and experience in delivering training/workshops. More info at ul.ie/hrvacancies/
Applications are invited for the following position: Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Implementation Research at University Limerick (CIRcUL) Senior Programme Design and Workshop Specialist (0.5 FTE) – Specific Purpose Contract Salary Scale: €58,076 - €82,571 p.a. pro rata Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to: Dr Laura Keyes Director Centre for Implementation Research Email: laurakeyes@ul.ie The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 22nd October 2024.

ALT Applications are invited for the following position: Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Implementation Research at University Limerick (CIRcUL) Senior Programme Design and Workshop Specialist (0.5 FTE) – Specific Purpose Contract Salary Scale: €58,076 - €82,571 p.a. pro rata Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to: Dr Laura Keyes Director Centre for Implementation Research Email: [email protected] The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 22nd October 2024.

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(1/3) I am very excited to announce that I am taking up the role of Director of a new research centre in @UL – the Centre for Implementation Research at University of Limerick (CIRcUL). The Centre will formal launch later in 2024. #Limerick
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(2/3) The multi-disciplinary Centre is the first of its kind in Ireland, serving policy makers, community intervention programme designers and professionals involved in the delivery of more effective public services. #policy
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Removing my posters today I came to 2 on the Shannon bridge that have been pushed up by others postering and are now too high for safe removal. Please nobody attempt removal. I'd much rather pay a fine than someone have an accident. I will get professional help to retrieve them.
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Congratulations @moranjohna1, wishing you all the best. You know where to find me if you need a disability/accessibility voice on any boards.
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All canvassing done here, we're off for ice cream!
Two men and two women and a white dog wearing white, Dr Laura Keyes #1 embossed white shirts and holding campaign leaflets for Laura Keyes. The group are standing in front of houses and smiling.

ALT Two men and two women and a white dog wearing white, Dr Laura Keyes #1 embossed white shirts and holding campaign leaflets for Laura Keyes. The group are standing in front of houses and smiling.

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"I was a single, disabled, homeless mother, and I didn't qualify for any support. I was trying to do everything myself, and it changed how I saw the world. That's why I want to run." #LimerickDEM rsvplive.ie/life/single-moth…
Single mother with MS who experienced homelessness hopes to become Limerick mayor

Single mother with MS who experienced homelessness hopes to become Limerick mayor

Dr Laura Keyes wants to become Limerick's mayor so she can make sure no one is left behind by the state, as she found herself in a tough situation with nowhere to turn

rsvplive.ie
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People keep telling me that what I've said about universal design has changed their perceptions of disability. Specifically, the design of services and spaces across the county that benefit EVERYONE. This video is my short explanation of "universal design". #radicalcommonsense
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Great day canvassing today! So much fun. Thanks to all the amazing people that volunteered. I'm really humbled by the support and the reception of my messaging on the doors. There is a different way to do politics, one that is powered by the people. #Keyes1 #LimerickDEM #MS
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The new role of mayor is not about cutting ribbons. It's about leading Limerick: managing council services, developing & delivering a vision for our shared future. Be wary of underqualified candidates or those beholden to banks & landlords. This job needs experience & skills.
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Limerick Council have opened a freephone number to help people get informed before friday's vote. It is aimed at the visually impaired but open to anyone looking to learn more about candidates. limerickpost.ie/2024/06/03/l…
Limerick Council open freephone number for election information

Limerick Council open freephone number for election information

A FREEPHONE number has been opened by Limerick Council for members of the public, interested in learning more about election candidates.

limerickpost.ie
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Disabled people deserve more than always being an afterthought. The way to stop this is to elect disabled representatives. I have a disability and I am "running" for Mayor of Limerick. I won't forget the needs of disabled people if elected, I won't because they are my needs too.
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(1/6) High numbers of people are living on the streets in Limerick. The reasons they are there are varied but fundamentally come to down to them having been failed by society and successive FFFG governments.
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(2/6) Helen O'Donnell and John Moran called for stakeholder engagement to make a plan for dealing with "the problem" of homelessness and begging in Limerick city on Limerick Today. They referenced business owners and the Gardaí as the key stakeholders.
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Canvassing around UL today. The students there were excited by my plan to have council built and run student accommodation similar to student halls in the UK. Families loved the plan too as could see how it would change their estates for the better by bringing in more families.
Laura Keyes sitting on a short wall with "Elm Park Avenue" written on it at the entrance to an estate. Laura is holding the lead of a white dog and smiling in the sunshine.

ALT Laura Keyes sitting on a short wall with "Elm Park Avenue" written on it at the entrance to an estate. Laura is holding the lead of a white dog and smiling in the sunshine.

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With the big push of the last week before we vote looming , we decided the best use of our time this evening wasn't canvassing but family badminton and rugby with a finish of ice cream and chocolate sauce delivered straight to the mouth.
Laura Keyes sitting on a lawn with her four children (3 boys, 1 girl). The children are eating ice cream from bowls and Laura is pouring chocolate sauce into the mouth of one of the children. Badminton rackets and discarded shoes lie on the grass beside them.

ALT Laura Keyes sitting on a lawn with her four children (3 boys, 1 girl). The children are eating ice cream from bowls and Laura is pouring chocolate sauce into the mouth of one of the children. Badminton rackets and discarded shoes lie on the grass beside them.

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"I want Limerick to be the first council to introduce proper rent controls and for other councils to follow" "Mayors across Europe regularly go against national housing policy with sensible measures which would stabilise the rental market and make housing more accessible"
A newspaper article with a photo of Dr Laura Keyes standing by the Shannon river wearing an orange top and smiling. The headline reads: Rent controls to be key for Keyes. The following article text can be read or read with a screen reader at https://www.limerickpost.ie/digital/2024/2024-06-01/ on page 17

ALT A newspaper article with a photo of Dr Laura Keyes standing by the Shannon river wearing an orange top and smiling. The headline reads: Rent controls to be key for Keyes. The following article text can be read or read with a screen reader at https://www.limerickpost.ie/digital/2024/2024-06-01/ on page 17

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Happy #WorldMultipleSclerosisDay! Coincidentally, today is also my 6 monthly MS infusion day. MS impacts each person differently, for me it impacts my spine and balance. If you are newly diagnosed, give me a shout or contact @MSIRELAND. It's not the end of the world, I promise.
Laura Keyes sitting on a green chair in an infusion centre wearing an orange t-shirt and with a canula in her arm attached to a drip.

ALT Laura Keyes sitting on a green chair in an infusion centre wearing an orange t-shirt and with a canula in her arm attached to a drip.

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Column in @limerickpost today on last week's Mayoral debate is well worth a read (yes, my recommendation is biased 😉). Excerpt below, full text at limerickpost.ie/2024/05/30/c…
Excerpt from a newspaper article. Full article can be read by screen reader at the attached link.

ALT Excerpt from a newspaper article. Full article can be read by screen reader at the attached link.

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I have a great team, family and friends around me on this campaign. I'd never get them all into a photo but last night I got a few of my closest. It was lovely to be able to thank them in a small way for their support by bringing them to the debate. Everyone had a great night!
A group of 7 people standing with Dr Laura Keyes outside the Limetree theatre in Limerick.

ALT A group of 7 people standing with Dr Laura Keyes outside the Limetree theatre in Limerick.

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Read the #LimerickDEM candidate's stance on key transport, safety and liveability issues. Thanks to @LimerickCycling for putting this together. There has been so little opportunity in this campaign for candidates to get into the detail of their visions so this is very welcome!
Limerick Cycling (@LimerickCycling) profile pictureLimerick Cycling@LimerickCycling28 May 2024
🧵Want to know about where the #LimerickDEM candidates sit on key transport, safety and liveability issues? The Limerick Active Travel Coalition have the answers! @LimerickCycling and @PedestrianLK will be sharing answers here over the coming days. Here’s what we asked them:
Image from Limerick Cycling (@LimerickCycling)
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Well said Alannah! Blanket bans on things don't work. We need considered approaches to all actions. I want far less single use plastics but we can't ban them. What about single use, self administered catheters, they're single use plastics.
Alannah Uí Geargáin (@lanauig_) profile pictureAlannah Uí Geargáin@lanauig_25 May 2024
You can be pro environment without banning plastic straws and other single use plastics that disabled people need to survive, thank yeww
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