News

Grangegorman Filtered Permeability to be made permanent

Tue, Jan 12, 2021

I am delighted to confirm that the Grangegorman “filtered permeability” project will be retained permanently. The project was voted on at today’s Central Area Committee and was supported by the majority of the Councillors.

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Homeless Taskforce Update

Mon, Dec 21, 2020

The homelessness taskforce has been meeting throughout the Autumn. Representatives of almost every party participated in the taskforce - listening to the experiences and expertise of service users and service providers and seeking solutions to the crisis facing our city. On Friday 11th December the group met Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien to present our proposals.

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Supporting the Grangegorman filtered permeability scheme

Wed, Dec 9, 2020

This summer a trial began of a “filtered permeability” system on Grangegorman. This means that bollards and plant boxes were installed to prevent through traffic for people driving cars and leaving the road open for people to walk, cycle and scoot on a traffic-calmed street.

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Update on DRHE Homelessness Service

Mon, Nov 9, 2020

The November update on homelessness services in Dublin shows the latest trends in the services of the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive.

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Plans for Pedestrianisation of Grafton Street Area

Mon, Nov 2, 2020

DCC transport department have prepared a report on the next steps towards pedestrianizing the Grafton Street area.

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COVID-19 services for the Roma Community

Tue, Jul 14, 2020

Information about COVID-19 services available for the Roma community can be found in a variety of languages on posters linked below

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Letter to Minister O'Donovan on opening the Phoenix Park gates

Tue, Jul 14, 2020

Dear Minister O'Donovan, I hope you are keeping well and settling into your new role well. I was deeply disappointed by your recent decision to reopen the gates of the Phoenix Park to through traffic and am asking you to immediately reverse it.

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Update on the development plans for the Clonliffe College site

Thu, Jul 9, 2020

If you didn't get to make the briefing from Hines Ireland today on the developments planned for the Clonliffe College site please find a summary of the key points below. Please note that this is an early stage plan. Lots of positives in the plan but also elements that we feel could be better. The shortage of good quality housing in the city has not gone away so it is incumbent on us all to make sure the best possible use is made of the site.

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