Some interesting data presented at the recent Strategic Committee on Planing and Citizen Engagement. New housing delivery has improved in 2022, and is more plentiful per head of population than any other county. It is still not enough to meet the demand, and commencement data indicates some headwinds for residential
Continue readingCouncillor Daniel Dunne
Representing Dundrum Ward, including Goatstown, Windy Arbour, Balally, Ballinteer, Churchtown, Nutgrove, and Marley Grange.
Holy Cross Safe Routes to School ‘School Zone’
DLR Council has published the Post Public Consultation Report on the proposed School Zone at Holy Cross National School on Kilmacud Road, close to Dundrum Village. The survey showed that 94% of pupils’ parents support works at the front of school to improve student safety and pedestrians and cyclists generally.
Continue readingNew Plan for Dundrum
Dedicated Cycle lanes, increased space for pedestrians, some bus stop and car parking relocations in this complex project New enhancement works and mobility re-designs in Dundrum Village are part of the Councils ongoing programme of works to create safer, more accessible spaces in our village areas for people in our
Continue readingBus Connects Submission 2018
While the overall concept of a network redesign is goo din principle, the devil is in the detail. The busconnects proposals drew heavily on data concerned with employment, but often those most reliant on buses are not in employment, but are retired, attending education, or seeking dependable routes to hospitals or other types of care.
Continue readingSubmission on Dundrum Local Area Plan
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 readingTime 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 Thanks for Dublin South FM for providing audio file.
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
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