East Wall Abduction

Gardaí in Store Street are investigating the report of an assault and kidnapping of a male on Russell Ave, East Wall, Dublin 1 on the 20th of October 2011 and are appealing to all businesses to check any area of their premises that is not normally accessed for any unauthorised entry. Gardaí are very concerned […]

Pay & Display, Self-Employed

Dublin City Council are proposing to amend the Parking bye-laws to allow self employed people obtain 2nd parking permits in residential areas with Pay & Display. The Briefing Note on the proposed amendment to the Bye-Laws together with a copy of the draft Bye-Laws and the current Bye-Laws may be inspected during normal office hours […]

Former Readymix Site

The Derelict Sites Section at Dublin City Council have provided me with the latest update on the former Readymix site at 5-23 East Wall Road. This site is now owned by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority. Following the service in March 2011 of notice of intention to enter it on the Derelict Sites Register, all […]

Domestic Waste Collection

The Lord Mayor of Dublin has agreed to my request, on behalf of the Fianna Fail group, for a Special Meeting of Dublin City Council to discuss and agree actions to prevent the Dublin City Manager from withdrawing Dublin City Council from the provision of Domestic Waste Collection Service on December 5, 2011.  Dublin City […]

Domestic Waste Collection

As leader of the Fianna Fail group on Dublin City Council I have, on behalf of the Fianna Fail Group, called on the Lord Mayor of Dublin to urgently convene a special meeting of Dublin City Council to discuss and agree how Councillors can prevent the City Manager from withdrawing the Domestic Waste Collection Service […]

Connaught Street Dereliction

I continue to raise the issue of derelict properties on Connaught street, e.g. house numbers 7, 19, 21 and 83, with Dublin City Council. As a result of my representations over the past couple of years DCC Derelict Buildings, Dangerous Buildings, Legal department and the local area office are all engaged in trying to address the […]

Mobile Phone Security

At the last meeting I chaired of the Dublin Central Joint Policing Committee the Gardai provided an update on the operations they are undertaking to address the increasing problem of theft of mobile phones.  Their operation is proving effective in the city center but I thought constituents might also find the following Crime Prevention Advice […]

Job in the Park

Dublin City Council are recruiting a Parks Superintendent. The deadline for applications is October 6th. For more information click HERE. Mary.

Croke Park Community

The next Croke Park Community Meeting will be held on Tuesday 4th October 2011 in the Ash Suite, Level 5, Cusack Stand (entry via St Josephs Avenue).  The meeting will start at 7pm and end at 9pm.  If you live in the area or operate a business in the area or are just interested in Croke […]

Domestic Waste Recycling

Dublin City Council has announced that bagged household domestic waste will be accepted at Ringsend Recycling Centre and Northstrand Recycling Centre as and from Monday 26th September. There will be a charge of €4 for each 80 litre bag of domestic waste disposed. For more details about both recycling centres please click HERE. Mary.