Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is developing Local Area Plan for Dundrum. An ‘Issues Paper’ has been prepared to give a broad overview of the main development issues facing Dundrum and to stimulate public debate on what matters should be considered in the new LAP. The Issues Paper can be viewed here.
Continue readingCouncillor Daniel Dunne, Dundrum Green Party
Representing Dundrum Ward, including Goatstown, Windy Arbour, Balally, Ballinteer, Churchtown, Nutgrove, Marley Grange and Dundrum
Time to make way – stop illegal parking on footpaths
I’m trying to make progress on the issue of illegal parking on paths which obstructs pedestrians, especially those relying on mobility aids, and those with buggies. I put down a question for the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Meeting of December 2018 as follows: Download PDF Version Can the Council
Continue readingOn Dublin South FM Friday Forum
Dublin South FM Friday Forum, Presented by Bryan Fox Recorded November 30th 2018
Continue readingReview of Community Facilities in Dundrum Area
Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council commissioned this study by Nexus Consulting to review the community facilities available within a specific catchment area that is bounded by UCD, Milltown, Churchtown and Dundrum. The study prepares a profile and analysis of community need and then makes recommendations in relation to the provision
Continue readingRosemount and Taney Community Centre
I support the proposal for a new Community Centre with sports changing facilities for Rosemount. This has been a long ongoing campaign to seek adequate provision of purpose built community facilities to serve Rosemount, Taney, Columbanus, Mulvey and other areas in the hinterland.
Continue readingImagining a new Dundrum village
It is a great honour to serve the people of the Dundrum area. I grew up here and I love the area. I want to get citizens more involved in some of the big developments coming down the track which we are concerned about, like the Metro and the redevelopment of
Continue readingTransport
I support the aims of Bus Connects, with high frequency spines and increased orbital routes. However, significant amendments to the plan are required to address some of the gaps left in coverage such as those affecting Broadford, Llewellyn, Marlay Court and other areas south of Barton Road. The lack of
Continue readingHousing in Dundrum
I have supported the Dundrum Housing Action campaign to keep the Central Mental Hospital site in public ownership, and to use if for universal social housing and other public amenities. This large site is well placed to meet a mixed tenure model, including mixed income families, seniors, and students. I
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A green voice for Dundrum
We need to keep green voices on our local council. I want to help build sustainable communities which are safe, healthy and prosperous.
Continue readingDemocratic Reform and Inclusion
One of the seven core Green Principles, is that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level. Especially in matters of public services, financed by public money, citizens should get a say in decisions that affect them. Yet the reserved functions of elected councillors are minimal compared to those
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