Royal Canal Cycle Path
Since I was first elected in 2004 I have consistently campaigned for an upgrade of the Royal Canal Path from Ashtown to the IFSC. Over recent years pedestrians and cyclists have been able to enjoy the upgraded path from Cross Guns Bridge to Binns Bridge and Spencer Dock. At the July ‘12 Central Area Committee […]
New Central Bank HQ in North Wall
The Central Bank of Ireland has submitted an application to Dublin City Council to develop the office building on the corner of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street. The application seeks amendments to the previously granted permission and if approved will provide a new office building with parking and other ancillary services in an […]
The Grand Bingo Hall
Capital Entertainment & Leisure Ltd have applied for planning permission to erect new external and internal signage on the Cabra Grand Bingo Hall on Quarry Road. For full details of the application please click here. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance with this or any other planning […]
The Rotunda Hospital
We can be very proud in Dublin Central to have the worlds’ oldest Maternity Hospital, The Rotunda Hospital, and for me there is no place more special because it is where my three children were so expertly delivered into this world. The Rotunda Hospital has a pending planning application to demolish the existing single story […]
Geting ready for Phizzfest 2012
I recently met with Phizzfest and the Phibsborough Business Association and agreed to help them with preparations for Phizzfest 2012. Following on from that meeting local members of Fianna Fail and I undertook the first job which was to remove the poster ties from the lamp posts in the area. I have also got a […]
Phoenix Park Concerts
There are very serious issues to be addressed following the events at the concerts in the Phoenix Park last weekend. Considering three young men lost their lives, seven people were assaulted and hospitalised, thirty people arrested, forty five call-outs by the fire service, numerous weapons and other items ceased by the Gardai and significant littering, vandalism and […]
WANTED : Tall Ships Volunteers
The Tall Ships will be sailing into Dublin port next month and 1000s of visitors are expected to come into the city to see them. The Tall Ships race organisers are looking for volunteers to help out with the event. So if you are over 18 years old and are interested in getting involved you should […]
EU Presidency Internship Opportunities
Ireland is set to hold the EU presidency in 2013 and the Government is recruiting to fill a number of intern roles. The internship opportunities are with the department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The deadline for applications is Monday July 16th 2012.
Swedish House Mafia Concert in Phoenix Park
As Chair of the Joint Policing Committee for Dublin Central I am very concerned over the horrific and upsetting reports from the the Swedish House Mafia concert in the Phoenix Park yesterday evening. The reported stabbings and deaths due to drug overdose of young people out socialising are every parent’s worst nightmare and […]
North Strand & Ballybough Community Forum
The next meeting of the North Strand and Ballybough Community Policing Forum will be held on Monday 9th July @ 6.30pm in The Larkin Center, 57-58 North Strand Road, Dublin 3. As Chairperson of the Dublin Central Joint Policing Committee I have worked with the Gardai and Dublin City Council to put in place local policing forums in all parts […]