Inner City Policing Forum

The date for the next North west Inner City Policing Forum has been changed to the 20th April 2011 in Jameson Distillery at 7.15pm. If you are concerned about any policing or community issue in the area this is a good forum to raise the issue. Community Gardai, Dublin City Council and your elected representatives […]

Seanad Elections

I am delighted to have been nominated by Fianna Fail party leader Michael Martin to contest the upcoming Seanad election. Click HERE for the full announcement. The Seanad Election is of great importance to our country and it is an honour to have been nominated to contest the Seanad election on the Administrative Panel. I […]

Eastpoint Jobs Fair

Following the huge success of EastPoint’s inaugural Jobs Fair in 2010, the second annual event is now taking place tomorrow, 25th March 2011. Recruitment agencies will also be onsite recruiting for one of the largest online companies in the world. The majority of roles are full time permanent with a small number of fixed term […]

Opportunities at 3

Irish mobile operator 3 plans to create 50 new positions to support continuing growth and investment. For more on the announcement click HERE. To apply click HERE. Also in the news are Insurance brokers First Ireland. They have announced plans to create 15 sales jobs over the next 12 months. Click HERE to apply. All the best, Mary.

St Patricks Day Operations

Chief Superintendent Pat Leahy has confirmed that there is a substantial Garda Operation in place for St Patricks Day. A pro-active approach is being adopted to ensure a fun and peaceful celebration on O’Connell Street and in the City Center in general. The Gardai have agreement with business owners that “off licences” in the city […]

Chester House

Following my representations to DCC, the Assistant City Manager in charge of Housing, has confirmed to me that the current Cold Weather Initiative at Chester House will end at the end of March 2011, weather permitting. Furthermore, the City Council will consult with the Local Elected Members and Community prior to Chester House being put […]

Croke Park Community

The next Public Meeting for the Croke Park Community Public Meeting will be on Tuesday 17th May, venue and time to be confirmed. In the meantime, if you have any concerns or suggestions you can contact Ger Dorgan, Croke Park Community Liaison Officer on 018658607 or email him on crokeparkcommunity@gmail.com . Alternatively if you want talk […]

Blackhorse Avenue Traffic

In response to my representations to Dublin City Council over the past number of weeks (click HERE for more), last week Dublin City Council convened a Transit-Stakeholder review meeting of the Temporary Traffic Management Plan supporting the roadworks on Blackhorse Avenue. The review concluded the following: Blackhorse Avenue (between Baggot Road and Cabra Gate) will […]

Pedestrian Bridge Ashtown

At yesterday’s meeting of the Central Area Committee we agreed to take “in charge” the pedestrian bridge at the Ashtown train station. I requested the manager provide us with an update on plans to remove the level crossing at this location. The manager has agreed to make inquiries and to provide a report on the […]

Summer jobs on Dollyer

Dublin City Council is currently inviting applications for Lifeguard on Dollymount Beach and for relief attendants for Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres. Suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies may be filled will find further information on qualifications/experience required, job specification and standard job application form HERE. Completed […]