Apr 21, 2014
The water charges fiasco rumbles on. It is going to be a major administrative problem trying to make the water charge fair and equitable. It looks inevitable that we will have to pay water charges in the near future. If people are provided with an adequate and fair...
Apr 19, 2014
Fingal County Council have launched the 2014 cleaner communities competition. this initiative helps to raise environmental awareness with the general public. If you wish to enter this competition just log on to www.fingal.ie/environment On Thursday 19th September 2013...
Apr 18, 2014
The practice of allowing the building of houses fronting on to busy roads through housing estates is causing a lot of safety issues not to mention environmental problems such as noise and fumes for residents. It is disgraceful that Planners and Developers do not...
Apr 18, 2014
Some residents in Castleview near Applewood in Swords have complained to me regards the lack of footpaths adjacent to the main entrance to their estate. Children have to traverse a busy road in the estate to get to school. I have highlighted this issue with the...
Apr 18, 2014
A number of people have complained to me while out canvassing about the deterioration of Swords main street. They feel that the Council are not doing enough to encourage new businesses to locate in the vacant premises near the Castle. They have also complained about...
Apr 12, 2014
From the North County Leader… The capacity problem at Holy Family Junior National School in River Valley, Swords is set to force new pupils to seek alternative schooling arrangements in September. However, Independent local election candidate, Joe Newman, told...
Mar 2, 2014
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...
Feb 17, 2014
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...
Jan 20, 2014
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....
