Feb 14, 2016
I was happy to see that €24,000 has been allocated for the refurbishment of the childrens playground at Rathingle, I have highlighted this issue on a number of occasions since I was elected in 2014. I will continue to watch progress on this refurbishment and hopefully...
Feb 14, 2016
Question put to the environment department regards a litter issue on Swords main street: Question: Councillor J. Newman – Litter at 29 Main Street Swords. “To ask the Chief Executive what action if any, has been taken, to resolve the issue of...
Jan 23, 2016
When out canvassing for the local elections in 2014, a large number of residents in Swords complained about the dilapidated state of Swords Village and the Castle. In my first meeting with The Chief Executive Mr Paul Reid following my election, I conveyed to him the...
Jan 22, 2016
I was able to establish once and for all by way of submitting a motion to the 2017-2023 development plan that there will not be a road crossing the Ward River Valley from River Valley Estate. Talk of constructing a road across the valley has been doing the rounds for...
Jan 22, 2016
update to follow:
Jan 22, 2016
Below is a motion I put forward for inclusion in the 2017-2023 development that was not passed, log on to www.fingalcoco.ie to view the webcast on the 15th January to see the motion discussion. COMHAIRLE CONTAE FHINE GALL FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL Fingal...
Jan 21, 2016
The European Regional Development Fund have granted €1,47 million to help with the rejuvenation/development of the Castle and Cultural Quarter. this is a great boost for all the staff and stakeholders involved in the project. Just after the local election I had a ...
Jan 21, 2016
For over thirty years there has been talk of the prospect of the construction of a road across the Ward River Valley park. local residents were extremely concerned about the proposal to construct a road from the Loreto School to Brackenstown Road, they will be glad...
Jan 21, 2016
Below is a reply to a question that I put to Irish Water regards the rehabilitation of the 30″ water main along Forest Road and routed through Swords Village to Balheary. I will be keeping an eye on this project to try and ensure it is not dropped off the...
