Primetime (RTÉ 1) – gender quotas
I appeared on RTÉ 1 television’s Prime Time last night with Miriam O’Callaghan, Senator Averil Power and former Ministers Gemma Hussey and Mary O’Rourke, to discuss gender quotas in Irish politics. Watch here.
Cycling news
Greenway leaflets – DLRCoCo has produced two cycling leaflets for two mainly off–road routes in the County. These are the Slang River Greenway (Dundrum to Marlay Park) and the Sandyford Cycle Route (Leopardstown Road to Drummartin Link Road). The leaflets provide details of key features along the route including the route length and cycling time,…
DetailsLAMA Awards – Laura Lynn Foundation
I was delighted to have nominated the Laura Lynn Foundation for a Local Authority Members’ Association Award on Saturday night, and really pleased for them when they won not only their category (2013 Healthcare Building of the Year), but the overall award.
DLRCoCo votes for Marriage Equality
I am delighted that my motion on marriage equality:
“That the Council supports equal access to marriage for all people, irrespective of sexuality”.
Was passed by a clear majority (17-4) of councillors.
You can read the contributions here and watch the debate here (starting at 2h 17m).
Demolition of Blackrock Baths
I am very disappointed by the decision of the County Manager to carry our demolition works at Blackrock Baths. This has been presented to councillors as a fait accompli without any option for repair or renovation. DLRCoCo does not own Blackrock Baths, merely the lease; Treasury Holdings is the freeholder. You can read the press…
DetailsDalkey Library to re-open
Following refurbishment over the past couple of months, Dalkey Library will re-open from today 30th July. The refurbishments made to the building include: – addition of a garden area leading from the Junior Library (a great space to sit and read) – installation of self-service kiosks for the public – replacement and upgrade of the…
DetailsClosure of Brookfield Terrace
Brookfield Terrace, Blackrock will be temporarily closed to through traffic from next Monday the 23rd July until Friday the 28th September 2012, to facilitate restoration works – a traffic management plan will be in operation and local access will be maintained at all times.
Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area
Monkstown will be recognised and a significant part of the DLR built heritage when councillors vote to give it new ACA status
DetailsCanon Victor Stacey, new Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral
With the Rev. Canon Victor Stacey at a civic reception in County Hall yesterday, to celebrate his election as Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Luas needs to accommodate cyclists
The Railway Procurement Agency needs to make an effort to facilitate cyclists and remove the Luas ban on carrying bicycles. No one is asking for them to replace passengers at peak times, but when there is space, cyclists should be allowed to carry their bicycles on the Luas.