Dec 19, 2014
Question put to the Chief Executitive Officer regards whelchair ramps at road crossings: “To ask the Chief Executive what provision will be set aside in 2015 to install and improve crossing points in the Swords Ward to facilitate wheelchair users and will he consider...
Dec 19, 2014
Question: Councillor J. Newman “To ask the Chief Executitive to examine and assess the road layout between the Garda Station and the Brackenstown Road to assess if a new road layout is required to improve the flow of traffic in this area, especially taking into...
Dec 19, 2014
Lidl have re-applied for planning permission to develop an outlet near the Pinnock Hill Roundabout, A number of residents from Carlton Court have expressed concerns about the increase in traffic which they say will have a detrimental effect on the quality of their...
Dec 19, 2014
The following is a question I put to the Chief Executitive Officer regards the widening of the footpath at Forest Road. Swords Question: Councillor J. Newman “To ask the Chief Executive to report on what plans if any are being considered to improve a dangerous section...
Nov 16, 2014
The construction of the new Hospital planned for Portrane will more than likely lead to traffic congestion in Donabate,. The construction traffic will create a hazadorus situation and compromise the safety of locals including children in the area. A meeting will be...
Nov 16, 2014
I recently attended the water protest march in Swords. there was a huge turnout and the march went of peacefully as it should. We met in Rivervalley at the Shopping Centre and marched to the Pavillions Roundabout. We then proceeded to the County Offices where a number...
Sep 24, 2014
A council meeting was held on the 23rd of September to discuss and debate the issue of the Local Property Tax. a Majority of Councillors voted for a 15% reduction of the tax. I was part of a motion put forward by a group of independent councillors who aslo voted to...
Sep 15, 2014
Motion pur forward at the local area committee meeting recentl regards Main Street Swords. Motion: Councillor J. Newman – Swords Main Street – Watermains. “That the Chief Executive as a matter of urgency contact Irish Water to take necessary action to have...
Sep 15, 2014
I put a motion forward at the local area meeting recently, the motion was as follows. “To ask the Chief Executive Officer to find out what plans if any, Irish Water have to replace the watermains on the Forest Road and Main Street in Swords Village?” Reply: This 30”...
