Daithí Doolan was elected to Dublin City Council in 2004 and represents the Ballyfermot-Drimnagh area. He is the current Sinn Féin Leader on Dublin City Council and has been a member of several committees covering housing and community safety. He is the current Chair of the Local Community Development Committee. Doolan is also engaged in local initiatives unaffiliated with Dublin City Council, like the Ballyfermot Local Drugs Task Force and the local Drimnagh community centre.