Dunmanus Court II
The voluntary housing organisation Cluid has applied to Dublin City Council for planning permission to build Senior Citizen Housing on the grounds of the most precious blood church on Fassaugh Avenue. They propose to build 43 individual units in a three story building. Full details of the planning application are available here. The deadline for […]
Docklands SDZ
At the January Meeting of Dublin City Council the City Manager gave a report on the proposed Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) for the Dublin Docklands. I welcomed the work done to date and the Minister’s approval for the development of a strategic development zone in the docklands. Recent socio economic mapping of the area shows […]
Drumalee Deaths RIP
I was saddened to hear of John Glennon and Debbie McEvoy’s deaths in Drumalee Court in Stoneybatter last week. I offered my condolences to their families and friends. It was extremely upsetting and unacceptable to think two people could die in City Council Housing from Hypothermia. Upon hearing of the deaths I asked the City Manager to provide a report on the causes […]
Liberty House re-development
Dublin City Council received approval from the Department of the Enviroment on the 27th July 2012 for the redevelopment of Liberty House. The funding will provide for the demolition of the existing blocks E+F and the construction of 56 new residential units, a basement car park and a small community building. Residential accommodation will include […]
Derelict Houses Connaught Street
Unfortunately the court case was adjourned again this week until June 12th 2012. On this occasion the owner appeared without legal representation, unlike at previous hearings. The Judge pointed out that penalties on conviction include the possibility of imprisonment and stated that he was, in the circumstances, not prepared to hear the case while the […]
Derelict Houses Connaught Street
Dublin City Council was in court again this week with the owner of 19/21 Connaught Street. The owner of these two houses gave an undertaking under oath in the District Court that the outstanding outstanding work would be completed within four weeks. The work is to include repairs to the roof and brick work on […]
Household Charge
The Government should stop trying to bully people into paying the household charge by threatening to criminalise ordinary householders who don’t pay. Many people have not received information about the household charge, do not know if they are liable for the charge or how to pay the charge. Additionally there are many ordinary householders who […]
Mountjoy Square Conservation
Dublin City Council has formally given notice that it intends to designate Mountjoy Square an Architectural Conservation Area. This is a positive development for the City and the square. To designate the area as an ACA requires a variation to the Dublin City Development Plan. There is a public consultation process and you can view […]
Capuchin Day Center
It was great that Pat Kenny used his radio programme on December 14, 2011 to highlight the great work done by Br Kevin, Teresa and all the staff and volunteers at the Capuchin Day Center on Bow Street. The work they do is truly inspirational. They feed approximately 600 people a day and give out […]
Citizens Info Cabra
I am delighted to support the opening of a Citizens Information service in the Family Resource Center on Dowth Avenue in Cabra. Citizens Information is a free confidential independent advice service available to anyone living in the area. They can give advice on issues relating to social welfare, housing, financial matters, housing, health services and […]