LIDL has confirmed to me its intention to lodge a new planning application in the coming months for a store at 1st floor and 2 or 3 units at ground level along with parking (similar to new LIDL in Drumcondra…
An Bord Pleanála decides to reject planning application for Botanic SHD
At a board meeting on 8th October 2020 An Bord Pleanála decided to refuse permission for the Botanic SHD development at Daneswell. The detail of An Bord Pleanála’s decision can be found here. That decision reflects concerns raised by many…
Government Must U-turn on Reintroduction of Evictions During Covid
Just Transition Greens members, Green Party Councillor for Clondalkin Peter Kavanagh and Green TD for Dublin Central Neasa Hourigan, have today called on the government to make “an immediate u-turn” on policies that have allowed evictions to continue during the…
Statement by Deputy Neasa Hourigan on the Residential Tenancies and Evaluation Bill (2020) vote
This afternoon I decided to support non-government amendments proposed to the Residential Tenancies and Evaluation Bill and ultimately against the bill itself. I did this because I hold significant concerns as to the impact of the government legislation on people…
Update from public meeting on housing development at old Smurfit site on Botanic Road
Update from meeting on 20th July 2020 with local residents on housing development at old Smurfit site on Botanic Road Many thanks for all that managed to make it along to our information event yesterday evening. Apologies for anybody who…
Derelict sites at 8 Ferguson Road and 10 Ferguson Road, Drumcondra
Number 8 and 10 Ferguson Road, Drumcondra were taken over by Dublin City Council in January 2019 under the Derelict Sites Act. The council is planning to refurbish the houses for social housing and expect them to be available for…
Update on the development plans for the Clonliffe College site
(Update 22-July-21 Latest update on this matter can be found here ) If you didn’t get to make the briefing from Hines Ireland today on the developments planned for the Clonliffe College site please find a summary of the key…
Public meeting on housing development at old Smurfit site on Botanic Road
There is a new housing development planned for the old Smurfit site on Botanic Road. We are holding an online public meeting on 20th July at 7pm to walk though the proposal and to discuss any observations people might have…
Information sharing events on the development of the Clonliffe College site
Details are below on two information sharing events organised by Croke Park in June that are specifically for the planning submission for the proposed hotel within the development. Online information evening to learn more about the plans for the hotel…
DCC report on new homeless facility in Drumcondra
Councillor Janet Horner and I have been liaising with DCC/DHRE about the new homeless facility in Drumcondra. Brendan Kenny, Deputy Chief Executive of Dublin City Council has produced a report, provided below. Three files have been provided: