Moore Street National Monument
At the July meeting of the Central Area Committee I proposed a motion, which if implemented by the Government would instruct NAMA to make available sufficient funding to ensure the restoration of the National Monument on Moore Street and to provide an appropriate commemoration and interpretive centre in time for 2016. In response to this motion the […]
Joint Policing Committee
On September 23rd 2013 I chaired the quarterly meeting of the Dublin Central Joint Policing Committee in City Hall. At the meeting Gardai and Dublin City Council gave detailed reports on activity in Dublin Central during the previous quarter. Issues addressed at the meeting included anti-social behaviour on Fassaugh Avenue & St Laurence’s Place East, […]
First Fix Free
Minister Hogan still working out the details of “first fix free” The introduction of water charges and domestic water meters is something a lot of people are very concerned about. Water is a an extremely valuable natural resource and we must protect it. I am opposed to the Governments approach with regards to the introduction […]
Dunmanus Court
At the September 2013 meeting of Dublin City Council I requested /Dublin City Council to clean-up the vacant site in front of Dunmanus Court on the grounds of Precious Blood Church. I have also asked the Manager to arrange to prune the trees that create a significant shadow on the homes of the residents of […]
Pelletstown Local Area Plan
The final draft of the Ashtown – Pelletstown Local Area Plan will be on display to the general public for four weeks from 23rd of September to the 21st October 2013 in the Dublin City Council Area Office, Cabra Road, Dublin 7. Submissions should be made in writing by the 21st of October 2013 to Dublin […]
North Strand
In September I asked the Dublin City Council to arrange for the repair of the road and footpaths on Bayview Avenue, North Strand, which are in a poor condition. The Manager advised me that “Currently Road Maintenance staff are reconstructing several sections of footpaths on Bayview Avenue. No decision can be made in relation to […]
Please Vote No on Oct 4th 2013
By asking people to Vote YES, on October 4th, Fine Gael, Labour and Sinn Fein are asking for people to go far beyond abolition of the Seanad. By asking people to vote YES the Government are asking the Irish people to do two things:1. abolish the Seanad.2. remove all reference to the Seanad from the […]
All-Ireland Final in Smithfield
I’m very pleased that Dublin City Council is providing a big screen at Smithfield Public Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin 7 for the public to enjoy this year’s All-Ireland Football Final. Fans can enjoy pre-match entertainment from 1.15pm on Sunday before watching the game live on an RTE feed with full match commentary on the 48m2 screenfrom […]
Culture Night
Today, Friday 20th September, Dublin City’s streets and cultural venues will be bustling again this year for Culture Night 2013 from 5pm until late. There are lots of things to do both locally and throughout the Dublin City. For a full list of things happening and places to see click here. Some of Dublin City […]
Drumcondra & Glasnevin Local Policing Forum
As chair of the Dublin Central Joint Policing Committee I work with the Gardai, Dublin City Council and the local community to fight crime in our area. Since the closure of Whitehall Garda Station the Gardai operate a weekly clinic in Corpus Christi. Gardai and Dublin City Council attend the Drumcondra Glasnevin local policing forum […]