I have repeatedly called on Dublin City Council to make improvements and repairs to Blackhorse Avenue. I again recently asked DCC to advise when the poor condition of the surface of the upper end of Blackhorse Avenue willl be addressed and the “sharks teeth” on the ramps renewed. In response to my representations Dublin City Council has advised that the issue of the sharks teeth shall be dealt with by the Traffic Division when the cold spell lifts and the section of Blackhorse Ave in disrepair shall be considered for the 2013 Works Programme. I have asked the Roads department to prioritise these repairs and as soon as I have any further updates I will let you know. Mary

Drug Treatment Court
The Drug Treatment Court represents a different way of thinking about crime. It recognises something simple but important: not all crime is the same. When addiction is the driver, punishment alone is not enough.If we want to reduce crime and improve lives, we need to treat the cause — not



