A Positive Economic View
Amid all the negativity and bad press it is important that we also consider the positives about our country and economy. Following a week in which INTEL and GOOGLE committed substantial jobs to Ireland, there are further grounds for optimism with two great pieces of economic news. First, Ireland has continued to buck the international trend, by attracting […]
Message from Michael Martin
Last night, the Fianna Fáil Árd Chomhairle did me the honour of electing me Úachtarán Fhianna Fáil. I sought the leadership of Fianna Fáil because I believe that our Party has a unique and positive role to play in our country’s future. In a rush to dismiss and stereotype Fianna Fáil, our opponents have always missed […]
Healy & Summer Street Policing
The next meeting of the Healy Street/Summer Street local policing forum will be held on Weds 2nd Feb at 7pm in Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station. Issues likely to be discussed: Croke Park, Traffic, Parking, Anti-social behaviour, street cleansing. All local residents and business owners are welcome. Click on http://www.maryfitzpatrick.ie/ for news in Dublin Central
St Peters NS Pedestrians
Towards the end of last year concerned parents from St Peters School in Phibsborough asked me to help them improve road safety around the school entrance. Following my representations Dublin City Council’s Traffic Department are considering the issue and specifically the ‘School Keep Clear’ markings on St. Peter’s Road, Dublin 7 at St. Peter’s National […]
Art & Archive Interns
Art & Archive Interns – Closing date January 28th 2011 Call for Interns- Dublin City Council Arts Office Seeks Visual Art and Archive Interns Dublin City Council Arts Office is currently seeking interns for 2011. The internships are designed to extend the interns knowledge and understanding of how a Local Authority Arts Office works. Internships will have an opportunity […]
Training for Visual Artists
Professional Development Training for Visual Artists – places still available. On Wednesday 2nd February @ The LAB, Gallery , Foley St, Dublin 1. A Visual Artists Ireland event in partnership with Dublin City Council Arts Office including: Information; Talks; Networking, for Undergraduates and Recent Graduates, and launch of the Visual Artists Ireland Student Pack. Supported by […]
Kinvara Bring Centre
The bottle bank and bring center in Kinvara is a great resource when used properly but unfortunately some less responsible members of the public dump additional rubbish beside the collection points. I have raised this issue with Dublin City Council and the Area Manager confirmed to me that DCC’s Waste Management section has been instructed […]
Croke Park Community
It is good to see the Croke Park Community Liasion officer active on the ground, following up on agreed actions and organising a public meeting to report back to the local community. The next public meeting will be held on Tuesday February 1st in the Cusack Stand, Croke Park from 7.00-9.00pm. I would encourage any […]
Dublin Bus Network
I met last week with Dublin Bus to get an update on the changes they are making to the bus service in our area and specifically the changes they are making from this week to the service for Cabra. They told me that the aim of the Network Direct Project is to deliver 1) A simpler network […]
Croke Park Community
Over the course of last year I worked with the local Croke Park Community, the Handball Center, Croke Park Management and the GAA to try and find an agreement for the re-development of the existing handball and community center. The redevelopment of the center has great economic, employment, sporting and community potential for the area. […]