Manifesto for 2014 Local Elections

My Manifesto I have been listening to you and this is what you have said: The property tax is unfair and inequitable and you need someone to lobby on your behalf. You can be assured I will lobby to have this tax abolished, in the meantime when it comes to the remit of...

Swiftway is Just a Glorified QBC

I attended the public consultation process for the proposed new Bus Rapid Transit system, on 17th February,  at County Hall. I met some residents from Broadmeadows, who were furious at the proposed route. While we badly need a better transport system, this system is...

Newman Calls For New Car Park

From North County Leader: Swords local area election candidate, Joe Newman (NP), is advocating a new car park at Lissenhall, in Swords. He is adamant that the new car park should be located near the terminus for the new Bus Rapid Transit scheme, which is planned for...

Local Playground needs Refurbishment

From North County Leader: Local community activist, Joe Newman has made an appeal to the County Council to undertake refurbishment works ata playground at Rathingle, Swords, which also serves part of Ridgewood and to consider providing more playgrounds in the area....

Swords Pupils Do Their Bit For Environment

  Pupils from the Holy Family Senior National School in Rivervalley, Swords participated in a Litter Pick and Graffiti Removal Project in their local area on Wednesday, 27th November last. Article from the North County Leader…..   The children, aged...