In February, the Government launched the National Development Plan 2018 – 27, setting out its infrastructure goals for the next 9 years. One of the key elements of this is the building of Metrolink (or Metro North as it …
Royal Canal Greenway Update
Since I got elected to the Council, I’ve been working to progress the Royal Canal Greenway between the 12th Lock and Fingal’s border with Kildare County Council.
I had …
Fingal private tenancy inspections reveal 69% of homes below standard
Green Party Fingal Councillors Roderic O’Gorman and David Healy have called for greater measures to be taken to highlight the ways that renters can complain about …
O’Gorman renews call for ‘oversight commissioner’ to drive Garda reform following child sex abuse investigation failures
Green Party Justice Spokesperson, Cllr Roderic O’Gorman has renewed his call for an ‘oversight commissioner’ to be appointed to oversee the implementation of various reports into Garda reform.
Cllr O’Gorman made his comments following today’s report from the Garda Inspectorate …
New National Development Plan leaves uncertainty about key public transport projects for Dublin West
I have significant concerns about the public transport elements for Dublin 15 of the newly published National Development Plan 2018-27.
The new Plan make no reference to operating Bus Rapid Transit in Dublin, even though the Plan mentions it …
Fingal supporting Stayin’ Alive at 1.5 safety campaign for cyclists
On Sunday I attended the launch by Fingal of the Stayin’ Alive at 1.5 safety campaign for cyclists. The campaign was launched at Swords Castle, …
Fingal to test a bike sharing scheme in Dublin 15
At the Fingal Transportation Strategic Policy Committee I attended earlier this week, it was announced that Fingal are proposing to undertake a pilot scheme of a bike sharing scheme in Dublin 15. The pilot scheme will use dockless bikes and …
Housing: Why are only 8 sites listed on the Fingal Vacant Sites Register?
I’m pleased to see that Fingal has published its Vacant Sites Register, as it is something I have raised regularly at Council meetings.
Where a site has been put …