As the government blocks funding for major social-housing projects, FF and FG councillors point fingers at ministers
As many as 1,325 social homes in Dublin city are at an advanced stage, with planning granted – but now with no clear funding.
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LDA says it's moving swiftly to improve access to Clongriffin Dart station via Dirty Old Tower
The Land Development Agency bought the 125-acre site on the eastern side of the Dart station from developer Richmond Homes back in March
Why has Fingal County Council issued so few fines for littering so far this year?
In 2017, the council issued 1,001 fines for littering. In 2022, the number was 443. So far this year? Well under 100.
In Donabate, Ballisk House is to go ahead as a library, councillors vote
The decision comes after weeks of tension on Fingal County Council, stemming back to an effort by DP Crossroads to push for a community and arts centre on the peninsula.
Council approves plans to revamp Skerries' Harbour Road
Fingal's Harbour Road and Red Island loop scheme has faced significant local opposition.
Council refuses plea for school warden, saying they aren’t allowed to stand on private footpath
The pavement outside Stapolin Educate Together hasn’t yet been taken in charge by Fingal County Council.
Majority of council moves to force Fingal to get on with moving Donabate library to Ballisk House
A council plan to run a survey to see if that’s what area residents really want the building used for appears to have fallen apart.
With cost of Fingal festival now well over €1 million, council considers its future
To keep attendance down, they’re avoiding advertising. To keep the budget under control, they’ve made some cuts.
Completion of walking and cycle path connecting Malahide and Donabate delayed again
The Broadmeadow Greenway is designed to stretch across the estuary, connecting the two towns.
Companies should be required to get planning permission for drone bases, Fingal councillors say
“It’s important for residents to know, for the business, and for the credibility of the planning system, so we’re clear a loophole is not developing in terms of planning.”
Council pauses plans for social housing on Howth site, after price tag rises to €750,000 each
This isn’t viable, so another use for the site will have to be found, a council official said.
Councillors push council to fix up Howth railway station forecourt
The redesign has proven to be more complex than originally considered due to the matter of land ownership, a council official told them.
Council drops plan for new playground in Clonsilla
“There was a fear, I think amongst people, that if you provide additional playgrounds in the area that they act as magnets to anti-social behaviour.”