Sallynoggin Library Closure Would Fly in the Face of Good Policy

I strongly disagree with the closure of Sallynoggin Library as proposed by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. This library is well used by the local community and its closure would only add to problems of social exclusion experienced in the area.

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Save Sallynoggin Library

I am calling on DLR County Council to save Sallynoggin Library which the Council is proposing to close due to a lack of funding.

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Greens’ call for Rebuilding of Carlisle Pier Eyesore an Act of Sheer Lunacy

Questions now being raised about derelict buildings demolished in good faith 

Green TD Ciaran Cuffe has called for the reconstruction of derelict buildings which were demolished in good faith at Carlisle Pier in Dun Laoghaire, if it transpires that the works were carried out without proper permission.

This is absurd and demonstrate a frightening lack of clear thinking from the Dun Laoghaire Green Deputy. 

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Development of Dun Laoghaire Baths

Development of Dun Laoghaire Baths 

I am delighted to see that the much anticipated feasibility study on the site of Dun Laoghaire Baths by Dutch Consultancy Firm Royal Haskoning, has been released. 

As Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in 2007, I oversaw the appointment of Royal Haskoning as advisors on a sensitive development of the entire coastline from the East pier in Dun Laoghaire to Sandycove Green. 

For far too long, our seafront’s enormous potential has not been fully realised. After the rejection by Councillors in 2005 of the former County Manager’s plan, we knew that a new approach was needed. Royal Heskoning, drawing upon their international experience, have indeed delivered a fresh and dynamic proposal. 

Of particular importance is the proposal for the area around Dun Laoghaire Baths which would involve the construction of a contemporary landmark structure along with the development of a plaza with space for seating and artistic performances. The proposal for a Lagoon Beach between the site of the old baths and the East Pier, which would be surrounded by maritime botanic gardens is also an exciting concept. 

This project must be co-financed by central Government funding and the Council’s own development levies. The Sutton-Sandycove cycleway and walkway component of the project is key to securing central Government funding. 

The Report, which should go for public consultation, outlines a much more acceptable vision for the coastline than that put forward by the former County Manager and rejected by Councillors in 2005.

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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