At the January meeting of Dublin City Council I requested an update on the plan, I have for many years championed, to upgrade the Royal Canal tow path from the IFSC to Ashtown. The Manager advised me that the project is currently divided into three sections;1. Sheriff Street to North Strand at Newcomen Bridge 2. Newcomen…
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Street Cleaning
Since Dublin City Council withdrew from the collection of domestic waste and the provision of a bin waiver in the city they also abandoned the policy of sweeping streets after bin collections. I have raised this issue with the City Council because it is having a negative impact on the city’s image. It is really important that…
How to spend €2.2m ??
2013 has started with some good news for Dublin City. The City Council has an extra and unexpected €2.2m to spend this year and I want the money to be used wisely to support services to citizens and employment in the city. On November 26th, 2012 the Lord Mayor and City Councillors of Dublin met…
Croke Park Recycling
From Thursday 3rd – Saturday 19th January 2013 there will be free re-cycling of Christmas trees, cardboard and small electrical items at at Croke Park, rear of Cusack Stand(via St Joseph’s Avenue), Dublin 3. Opening Times: Mon – Fri: 8.00am – 8.00pm, Sat – Sun: 10.00am-4.00pm
Local Policing Forum
The next Navan Road and Pelletstown Local Community Policing Forum will take place on Thursday 13th December 2013 at 7pm in the The Parish Center, Navan road, Dublin 7. This is an opportunity for people living and working the area to meet with the Gardai, Dublin City Council and elected representatives to discuss and address issues of concern. As…
Property Tax
Being in Government is rarely easy and governing in difficult financial circumstances is always going to be challenging. However what Roisin Shortall demonstrated last week is that being in Government is about making choices. At the end of the day, when this Government’s blame game with Fianna Fail, the ECB, the IMF, other European leaders etc.is…
Cabra’s Got Talent
I am so proud of the young people from the Chillax Youth Cafe in Cabra who with help from Dublin City Council, Cabra Youth Services, volunteers and me are organising a talent contest for young people. The competition is open to any young person aged 10 to 21yrs. Amateurs only need apply. The Talent contest…
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…
Ashtown Level Crossing – Temporary Closure
Dublin City Council has authorised the temporary closure of Ashtown Road (Level Crossing) from 21.30 hrs on each Saturday to 09.00hrs on each Sunday on the dates listed below: Saturday 16th June to Sunday 17th June 2012 Saturday 23rd June to Sunday 24th June 2012 Saturday 30th June to Sunday 1st July 2012 Saturday 14th…
Royal Canal Park Community Association
The Royal Canal Park Community Association is holding its AGM in Rathborne Community Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday 28 March 2012. Click HERE for more info. Mary.