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Blog
Climate Change Action Plan
I strongly welcome the publication of the Climate Change Action Plan for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. The Climate Change Action Plan marks a significant step forward in the Council’s efforts in combating the causes and impacts of climate change. It sets out the step by...
2018 DLR Grant Allocations
DLR County Council have just approved €529,305 of grants to 334 community organisations across the county - The full list by organisation and amount is available for download here: Grants Approved RD 1 2018
Council Budget 2017
I was proud to play my part on the team that negotiated the 2017 budget for the County. We have delivered a budget that will provide for a €5m increase in services while maintaining the reduction of the maximum 15% allowable to the basic rate of Local Property Tax....
Transfer of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company to the Council
Following the recent publication of a due diligence report into Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company, prior to its proposed transfer to Council ownership, I voiced significant concern at the prospect that that residents throughout the county will be financially burdened with...
Does Anybody Want a More Efficient Council?
Next Monday’s scheduled meeting of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has several important pieces of business on the agenda. In addition to the normal Councillor submitted motions, we will have the opportunity to discuss our ABP submission on the proposed...
Council Motion Supporting Privatisation Of Dublin Bus Routes.
I have been clear about the reasons behind my opinion that FF are wrong to oppose the privatisation of Dublin Bus routes. My position is contrary to 'current' FF policy on this issue, however as an elected public representative I have just submitted the following...
FF are wrong to Oppose the Privatisation of Dublin Bus Routes.
The role of a party in opposition is not just to oppose, it's to offer the voters an alternative. Yes, there is a part to be played as a watchdog, to scrutinise the government's actions, to keep it on it's toes... and it's ok to score a few points from time to time....
Irish Water Needs Professional Help
At tomorrow night's meeting of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council I will support a motion put forward by the Green Party to call for referendum to constitutionally prohibit the privatisation of Irish Water. The Irish Water issue has exercised most of the population...
Updated: Council Motion to Target Rates Reduction and Create 113 Jobs
Council Meeting 8th September: Motion on the agenda but no time at the meeting so deferred to the October meeting. Council Meeting 13th October: As we are so close to the budget it was agreed to take this motion directly to the Council's Corporate Policy Group who...
What is the Purpose of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI)?
I welcome any initiative that encourages a flow of credit to small and medium sized enterprises in this country. In this regard I very much welcome the establishment of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI). At the same time I am concerned as to how...