The Derelict Sites Section at Dublin City Council have provided me with the latest update on the former Readymix site at 5-23 East Wall Road. This site is now owned by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority. Following the service in March 2011 of notice of intention to enter it on the Derelict Sites Register, all door and window opes were secured with steel. It is also monitored by a security service and pest control. The Derelict Sites Section will continue to inspect the site at intervals. Mary.

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



