Monica Oikeh
Together we can make history and improve our community.
As your representative for Cork South Central, I will build a stronger community for us through:
- Better healthcare, including access to mental health and disability services.
- Sustainable and quality housing with efficient, reliable transportation.
- Stronger policies for a greener and cleaner environment
Healthcare: As a GP, I have first-hand experience and understanding of how our healthcare system can work better for you. I will work tirelessly to drive change to deliver a healthcare system that is fit for purpose and serves the needs of all.
Housing and Infrastructure: The growing population of Cork needs sustainable and quality housing, reliable transportation and sufficicent capacity of services such as childcare, schools and primary care centres.
A Cleaner and Greener Environment: I want to support communities to embrace sustainable practices for a healthier and safer planet for future generations.
Experience
I was born in Nigeria and moved to Ireland at the age of 15. I studied medicine at Trinity College Dublin, before training as a GP in hospitals and surgeries across Cork. I am proud to cal Cork my home, where I live with my 3 year old Jack Russel dog, Maya.
About Me
- Cork Medical Doctor for 10 years, currently practicing as a GP in Douglas and Carrigaline.
- Listed in the Irish Examiner 100 Women of the Year in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for my work as a health communicator.
- Regular guest speaker on national TV, local and national radio (including RTÉ, Virgin Media, Ireland AM & Cork 96FM) giving evidence-based medical advice.
- Engage weekly with a social media following of over 200k followers.
- Ambassador for Breast Cancer Ireland, interim CEO of Migrant Health Alliance.
- Featured in Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers and Everyday Heroes.
