All the Councillors  received an update at the December meeting with regard to the Local Economic Development and Community plan. I was supportive of the plan as it took into account the views of the general public who had an opportunity to contribute to this plan...

December 4th 2015 Dublin Airport Breaks Annual Passengers Numbers Record   The following information is available on www.daa.ie Dublin Airport has today broken its previous record for the number of passengers processed in a single year, with the rest of its...

I recently put forward a motion on behalf of the Swiords Tidy Towns Committee as well as all Swords Councillors. see the following motion and report from the Council. I have requested that the Council try to at least take some measures to prevent cars using this...

I recently took part in an audit on street homelessness in Fingal, I took part in carrying out an audit of Swords Village. I was part of a group of three that searched Swords Village and parks including derelict houses. We came across one person sleeping rough who was...

I recently attended a conference in Brussels regards Airport Noise, the conference was organised by the Airport Regional Conference, (ARC) the conference was over one day and a number of International Airports were represented as well as a number of local authorities...

I have just received the Chief Executives Draft written Statement and Appendices on the Fingal  Development Plan. The Councillors can make submissions regards the draft development plan up to the 4th of January 2016. the Draft Development Plan written statement has 12...

At the November Council meeting  small sports grants totaling €76,000 were announced, the grants were between €700 to €900 in value to the successful applicants. The Sports Office invited sports clubs throughout Fingal to apply for a small grant under the Youth Sport...

I have  made representation to the operations department at lease six months ago to remove a couple of hazardous trees in the River Valley area. While I have been patient due to re-organisation within the council I am feeling a little  exacerbated at this moment. I...

Swords is celebrating today after learning it has achieved the prestigious Purple Flag status for its evening and night-time economy. Purple Flag is a town and city centre award – similar to the Blue Flag for beaches – which aims to raise the standard and broaden the...

Click on the following link to view program on Swords Castle Dig.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f06Tqztd2n4