I have been contacted by a large number of people regards the issue of homelessness. I have pledged my support for Focus Ireland and if elected in the upcoming election i will support them in whatever way I can. the following is a copy of the letter sent to me. Dear Joe Newman, I am […]
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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 allowance a charge for usage above this
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 the 38th community based anti-litter competition, Fingal Cleaner Communities Awards, were held in County Hall. This important competition has
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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 really consider the people who have to live under these conditions. I will if
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 local paper and I am in the process of raising this
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 the gaudy appearance of some of the existing premises. and feel
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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 the County Leader, that a solution to this problem can be achieved locally, thus preventing young
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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 just a glorified QBC. If this goes ahead, it looks like the
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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 Swords, as well as Metro North, if is
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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. Newman, who is a candidate in the upcoming local elections told the County Leader,
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