On Feb 1st 2017 Kieran Mulvey updated the local community on the Government’s taskforce for the north inner city. More than 150 people turned out to hear the Government’s response to our submissions and their plans for the area. Unfortunately, the Presentation disappointed in its broad approach. It was vague and un-costed, rehashed old themes and…
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Luas Levy should be rejected
The extension of Luas from St Stephens Green to Broombridge is on target to be completed by the end of 2017. Dublin City Council is proposing to introduce a Development Levy for the Luas which will increase the cost of desperately needed housing development in Dublin Central. This means if approved by City Councillors Dublin City Council…
Clontarf to City Cycle Route
Dublin City Council has advertised their plan for a cycle route from Clontarf to the City Centre via North strand and Amiens Street. They propose constructing a 2.5km of “high quality cycle route” with improved footpaths and landscaping from Clontarf Road / Alfie Byrne Road, via Clontarf Road, Marino Mart, Fairview, Annesley Bridge Road, North Strand Road…
Dáil Constituency Boundary Review
Following the last census the Minister established a Constituency Commission to review and report on constituencies for the election of members of Dáil Éireann (TDs) and the election of Irish members (MEPs) of the European Parliament. The Commission is tasked with reviewing the existing constituencies and making recommendations, for no change or for alteration of boundaries,…
North Inner City Taskforce
Following gun murders earlier this year on the streets of Dublin Central the Taoiseach and Government’s attention was attracted to the north inner city. Gangland crime did not appear overnight and the problems will not be solved overnight. A sustained and sustainable long-term approach is needed to solve the problems. The Government appointed Kieran Mulvey to…
Grangegorman Car-park
The Grangegorman Development Agency intends make a planning application for the construction of a temporary surface car park onsite. This is to be located off the North Circular Road entrance to the campus, Phoenix Lane. The GDA will hold a drop-in information evening prior to submitting the planning application in their offices in the Clocktower on Grangegorman…
North Inner City Taskforce
This evening I attended the Lord Mayor of Dublin’s public meeting in City hall to address the issue of crime in Dublin. It was an invitation to the general public to come along and have their say. RTE’s Joe Duffy chaired the public meeting which was attended by the Assistant Garda Commissioner, more than a…
North Inner City Taskforce
I welcome the Taoiseach’s proposal to establish a Government Task Force for Dublin’s North Inner City and I am delighted to have been nominated by Michéal Martin to represent Fianna Fáil on the taskforce. The problems and challenges in Dublin’s North Inner City have been well documented and articulated over many years. It is understandable that…
North Inner City
Dublin’s north inner city was neglected and badly served by the last government. There are significant social challenges like housing, crime, education and employment that must be addressed by the new Government. To highlight the issues in the area and gain support for solutions I recently brought Michéal Martin TD, leader of Fianna Fáil and…
Gardai must be resourced to tackle gangland crime
When finishing canvass this evening in Dublin Central I came across armed Gardai, closed roads and a preserved crime scene. Unfortunately this just indicated another in a long list of shootings in Dublin City over the past few years. The fact is criminals know that our Government has underfunded and under-resourced our Gardai. Criminals feel…