Dunard Avenue

March 22, 2013

At the March meeting of the Central Area Committee I asked the Manager when will the grass verge on Dunard Avenue be re-instated. Dublin City Council Area Manager replied that the “Damage is as a result of illegal vehicular parking or movement on the grass verge. The damaged area of grass verge will be reinstated over the coming weeks.” Mary

Dublin Central: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity for City-Centre Housing

In the heart of our capital we have one of the most significant regeneration opportunities in the State and along with the Metro the State should deliver affordable cost rental homes. The Dublin Central site, encompassing the former Carlton Cinema lands and adjoining areas around O’Connell Street, Moore Street and

Drug Treatment Court

The Drug Treatment Court represents a different way of thinking about crime. It recognises something simple but important: not all crime is the same. When addiction is the driver, punishment alone is not enough.If we want to reduce crime and improve lives, we need to treat the cause — not

Revenue Raising Powers for Dublin City

Government confirmed their support for legislation that would allow local authorities charge a small visitors tax if they wished to do so. Dublin welcomes millions of visitors each year. Tourism is vital to our economy, but it also places added pressure on city services — street cleaning, waste collection, public

Update on Local Democracy Taskforce

As Local Government spokesperson, Mary recently sought an update on the the Local Democracy Taskforce. Following questions to the Minister, it was confirmed that the Local Democracy Taskforce submitted its final report to the Minister and Minister of State in early March 2026. The report is currently under review. The