One of the priorities I spoke about in the local elections was to open the old pitch and putt course in Lansdowne Valley as a extension of the existing park. I’ve been working on this since I was elected, and I’m glad to say I’ve been making progress. The old pitch and putt course is …
Category Archives: Biodiversity
Delivering for Dublin: a political agreement for the City Council
Below is a political agreement reached in June 2024 between Dublin City Councillors from Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Green Party and the Labour Party. It aims to run from 2024 until 2029. Key principles The group will provide cohesive leadership for Dublin City Council, increasing services and funding and working collaboratively with the executive …
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Green Part Local Election Manifesto
I’m proud to be running for election for the Green Party. The party is full of brilliant people, all working hard to make this city, and this country, a better place to live. Our Local Election manifesto is online here.
Community Gardens
This morning I was at the Cherry Orchard Community Garden, for a talk on Planning your Winter Vegetable Growing, organised by Dublin Community Growers. I’m a terrible gardener. I put in short bursts of activity, then do nothing for weeks. But the amazing thing is, despite my neglect, things still grow. Put a seed in …
Cois Abhann Biodiversity Centre
***UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2024*** A contractor was due to be appointed to the Liffey Vale biodiversity centre in the summer of this year. Unfortunately, due to staffing issues in Dublin City Council, the project tender has not been issued yet. I will update this page again when I have more news. Last year, as part of …
Rivers and Rain
I was at a meeting in March organised by the Protection of Water Bodies office in Dublin City Council, to discuss two new trials of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) along the Dodder. As part of the EU Water Framework Directive, all rivers, lakes, and coastal waters are assessed, and given a grade from High to …
Greening the City
On St Brigid’s Day, the Lord Mayor of Dublin held an event in the Mansion House called Nature in the City. Speakers included Professor Jane Stout from Trinity College, co-founder of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, Lorraine Bull, the Dublin City Council Biodiversity Officer, Hannah Hamilton, advisor to the Minister for Heritage, and Tina Roche, from Community …