Following the publication by the OPW Minister, Patrick O’Donovan T.D. of the recommendations from the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study last summer, I have continued to seek updates … Continue Reading #PhoenixPark Matters – January 2022
The announcement this week by Justice Minister, Helen McEntee T.D. that a new Garda recruitment campaign has been launched is to be welcomed. The new recruitment campaign will kick off … Continue Reading 800 new Gardaí to be recruited in 2022.
While Burglaries across the #NorthInnerCity from homes are down 23%, according to the latest statistics provided by An Garda Siochana, it remains so important to keep your home secure from … Continue Reading Keeping your #Home safe from the threat of burglars.
As a member of the City’s Joint Policing Committee, the Assistant Garda Commissioner for Dublin provided details of the specific policing initiative to counteract and effectively tackle the problem of … Continue Reading #OperationCitizen tackling #CityCentre anti-social behaviour
The Garda Chief Superintendent, Paddy McMenamin who has responsibility for the North Central Garda Division covering the #NorthInnerCity provided me with an update on Crime Detections and specific initiatives. Last … Continue Reading #NorthWest Inner City – Policing & Community Safety Update
Dublin City Council, the three other Dublin Local Authorities, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, and the Dublin Cycling Campaign are issuing a call to action to cyclists to … Continue Reading Dublin City Council backs the ‘Light up Your Bike’ Initiative
COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE I write to share an update with you about an issue that I have received countless emails, phone calls and texts about, namely anti-social behaviour on the … Continue Reading ORMOND SQUARE MATTERS
I write to share with you an update on the City Council’s intention to rebuild the wall in Sean O’Casey Avenue, on foot of requests by residents made of me … Continue Reading SEAN O’CASEY AVENUE MATTERS – October 2021
Preparations and planned Community Activities Communities across the North Inner City and indeed, throughout the city, are experiencing problems with the build-up of materials for unauthorized bonfires as well as … Continue Reading #Halloween 2021
Update 4 and Medium Term Action Plan Introduction Dublin City is settling into a more normal pattern in recent weeks and months. The return of workers to offices, as well … Continue Reading Report to the City Recovery Taskforce
KEEPING YOU UPDATED ON PLANS FOR ORCHARD ROAD DEPOT SITE Earlier this month, at the Dublin Central Area Committee meeting of Dublin City Council, I sought an update on the … Continue Reading CLONLIFFE ROAD & BALLYBOUGH MATTERS – Summer 2021
Dublin City Council has launched a new campaign to encourage everyone to enjoy all the amenities and attractions Dublin City has to offer. The ‘We Can Dublin Again’ campaign comes as the … Continue Reading “We Can Dublin Again”
This week Justice Minister Heather Humphreys TD published the General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill following approval by Government. The draft legislation provides the necessary legal basis to … Continue Reading Consolidation of #Policing powers welcomed – McAdam
IntroductionAs we come out of two very difficult and turbulent weekends in the City, the vision for an outdoor summer in Dublin City Centre is really starting to take shape. … Continue Reading #CityRecoveryPlan Update – June 2021
Later today will see the Dublin City Council traffic-free trial on Capel Street and Parliament Street begin. This trial involves making both streets vehicle free between 6.30pm and 11pm this … Continue Reading Traffic-free trial on Capel Street begins tonight
Last week, the Policing Authority launched a new public consultation to seek the public’s view on what policing issues should be prioritised by An Garda Siochana. The consultation, which is … Continue Reading Make sure to #HaveYourSay on the Policing Authority’s new public consultation