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Emergency International Protection Accommodation, East Wall Road

Fri, Nov 18, 2022

As an emergency measure, in response to extraordinary pressure on the international protection system and a lack of available accommodation for international protection applicants, the former ESB office building on East Wall Road has been converted into an accommodation centre. Some information below based on the briefing provided by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) may be of interest to the local community. The Department will be circulating an information leaflet to all residents in the coming week.

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Dublin Port Greenway Update

Tue, Oct 4, 2022

Dublin Port are constructing a Greenway, due for completion by Autumn 2023. The Greenway will be a great addition to the recreational walking and cycling amenities around the North Inner City. It will also provide stunning views across Dublin Bay.

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Latest Consultation Results on Capel Street

Tue, Sep 20, 2022

The City Council have conducted a further round of consultation on the removal of traffic from Capel Street in order to inform the plans for the scheme going forward. The consultation was with members of the public, businesses, residents and other stakeholders in the area.

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Update on the Fruit and Veg Markets Redevelopment

Fri, Jun 10, 2022

The Fruit and Vegetable Market is a beautiful landmark building in the North Inner City. It can and should be a hub for retail, culture and community usage and breathe vibrancy and life into the surrounding area. Instead it has been left derelict for far too long.

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Neutrality Debate

Sat, Apr 30, 2022

I recently participated in a UCD L&H debate on a motion to abolish Ireland's longstanding policy of neutrality. Below is the speech I made outlining why I believe that Ireland's role of peace-maker and keeper in the world is such an important one - with neutrality a central aspect of that. This is all the more important now as Europe faces a new threat from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Latest Capel Street proposal

Mon, Apr 25, 2022

After a very successful trial last summer and huge support from the public, residents and many local businesses, I am delighted to see plans to progress the removal of traffic from Capel Street.

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Sean McDermott Street Swimming Pool update

Wed, Apr 20, 2022

I recently requested an update on the works being carried out in Sean McDermott Street swimming pool and an update on the timelines for the delivery of the programme of works.

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Capel Street pedestrianisation plans - what do you think?

Wed, Feb 16, 2022

The Council have brought forward their preliminary plans for traffic management on Capel Street. I'm looking for your ideas, thoughts and feedback so please get in touch and let me know what you think.

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