REDESIGN OF BLACKROCK PARK

“Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is to spend up to €2 million on the redesign of Blackrock Park and the green spaces at Williamstown and Booterstown.” This was stated by Cllr. Eugene Regan (FG), Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, who tabled a motion last year calling for this redesign work to be undertaken by the Council.

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Minister stymies financial control of local authorities

The Minister for the Environment Dick Roche TD has prevented the effective operation of local authority audit committees, established under the Local Government Act 2001, which were designed to scrutinise local government expenditure, ” This was stated by Cllr. Eugene Regan, Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and Chairman of the Council’s Audit Committees following the Minister’s announcement that he intends to establish a new set of audit committees. Continue reading Minister stymies financial control of local authorities…

Council Invests In The Community

“Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is investing heavily in the Community with the approval this week of four major community facilities in Cabinteely, Sallynoggin, Cois Cairn and Ballyogan”. This was stated by Cllr. Eugene Regan, Cathaoirleach of the Council and Fine Gael general election candidate, who welcomed the decision of the Council to move ahead with these projects. Continue reading Council Invests In The Community…

Council To Acquire Shanganagh Castle

“Shanganagh Castle is to be acquired by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for the local community if current negotiations prove successful.” This was stated by Cllr. Eugene Regan, Cathaoirleach of the Council and general election candidate (FG), who has written to the Minister for Justice Michael McDowell requesting he give the Council first option on purchasing the castle.

Cllr. Regan stated “that following a request which I made to the Minister for Justice Council officials were given access to the Castle to carry out an inspection. That inspection has confirmed the importance of securing this property for the community.”

“I can say that I as Cathaoirleach, the Council and the County Manager are determined that the Castle will be acquired by the Council and the Manager is working to that end.” Continue reading Council To Acquire Shanganagh Castle…

Council and An Taisce at Idem on Booterstown Marsh

“Cooperation between the County Council and An Taisce has helped to transform Booterstown Marsh Nature Reserve.” This was stated by Councillor Eugene Regan, Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and Fine Gael Candidate for Dun Laoghaire, speaking at the launch of the new viewing platform and islands constructed by the Council.

Cllr. Regan stated that “the islands provide a much needed roosting place for the migratory birds in the Marsh and the viewing platform or mini-park allows members of the public to now enter the heart of the Marsh to observe the rare wildlife first-hand, a rare experience in an urban setting.”

Cllr. Regan stated “it was usually the case that the Council and An Taisce were on opposing sides, but this was one development in which both parties cooperated and fully supported. The mini-park or viewing platform and the islands were constructed from materials from the Rock Road redevelopment currently taking place, “ he added. Continue reading Council and An Taisce at Idem on Booterstown Marsh…