I have made my submission to the public consultation on the Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review. In it, I have raised my concerns that the Office of Public Works (OPW) risk the ‘over-development’ of the Park if all elements …
Thank you so much for your support
I’m incredibly grateful for the support given to me by the communities in Castleknock, Blanchardstown, Carpenterstown, Clonsilla, Blakestown and Lucan North. I felt that this was the most positive …
Justice Minister confirms he will do nothing on dangerous scrambler bikes
The Green Party TDs have received an extremely disappointing reply from the Minister for Justice to a question I asked them to put to him about possible legislation to deal with dangerous scrambler bikes.
Last year, following a horrendous case …
OPW must clarify when Phoenix Park entrance gates will be returned
A lot of people have been asking me when the Phoenix Park gates will be returned. They were taken down for the Papal visit, and have been missing since. …
UN Biodiversity Report shows species becoming extinct at ‘unprecedented’ rate
Obviously, in the middle of the Council Election campaign, the focus generally tends to be on very local issues. However, I took a break from purely Dublin 15 based concerns to examine the UN Global Assessment on Biodiversity report which …
Blanch Tidy Towns: 1st Clean-Up
Last Autumn, myself and Colin Moore called together a meeting of residents of Blanchardstown village and surrounding areas, with a view to re-establishing a Tidy Towns …
My motion on a Cycling Officer for Fingal has passed
I am absolutely delighted my motion calling for a full time Cycling Officer for Fingal County Council was passed (unanimously!) at the full council meeting. Cllr. David Healy and I have been working for this for years. If I am …
Ideas for Laurel Lodge green
The green space beside Castleknock Train Stations has recently had fixed benches installed and the Council are making provision for a footpath to the train station. While these are welcome, I feel that more could be done to the area …