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 […]
Community Grants
Dublin City Council is currently accepting applications for funding under their Community Grant Scheme. Key priorities for funding 2013 are community development, social inclusion, children and young people, digital inclusion, integration, marginalised groups and local issues. To download an application please click here. Please note that the closing date is 5pm Thursday the 31st January […]
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 […]
Cabra Garda Station
At the October meeting of the Central Area Committee I proposed a motion that “The elected members of the Central Area Committee call on the Minister for Justice not to further reduce the public hours of operation or close Cabra Garda Station”. The motion was passed and a letter sent to the Minister for Justice. […]
Broombridge Train Station
At the December meeting of the Central Area Committee I again raised the issue of the need for an upgrade to the facilities at Broombridge train station. I proposed a motion stating “The elected members of the Central Area Committee call on Irish Rail to outline what measures it has put in place to ensure […]
Extend HGV ban ?
When the 5+axel HGV ban was being introduced in Dublin City in 2007 I succeeded in getting the Navan Road, Cabra, Phibsborough, Drumcondra and East Wall included in the cordon or exclusion zone. Now Dublin City Council is considering extending the current operating hours of the HGV 5+ axle Cordon in Dublin City, and are […]
Cabra Policing Forum
The Cabra Local Policing Forum meeting will take place on Tuesday 26th November at 7.15pm in the John Paul II Sports and Community Center on Ratoath Road, Cabra, 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 […]
Local Policing Forum
There will be a public Local Policing Forum consultative meeting for the Shandon Phibsborough area on Thursday 29th November at 8pm in the Club Room, St Peter’s Church. 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 […]
Autumn Leaves Falling
In winter and autumn falling leaves can be a major problem and can increase the risk of flooding in some parts of our constituency. Dublin City Council is offering residents and businesses in Dublin 7 & 9 who wish to clear leaves, in between the scheduled cleaning service, from paths and drains with bags, equipment, free collection and disposal. To avail […]
Comhghairdeas Gealscoil Bharra
Mary with Muinteoir Sean Dublin City Council recently granted planning permission to the Department of Education to build a purpose built school for Gealscoil Bharra on Fassaugh Road. This is great news for the children, parents and teachers of Gealscoil Bharra whose long campaign I have consistently supported over the years. I have asked […]