More than 900 people are on waitlists for addiction supports in Ireland’s prisons
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In Swords, an effort to help fish navigate the Ward River
A survey found that barriers including a waterfall were preventing the migration of fish up the river. The council wants to change that.
In Baldoyle, residents have been waiting 13 years for permanent and universal access to their local Dart station
The temporary steel tower that connects the town to the station has been without a functioning elevator for two months.
In Balbriggan, the spread of beach grasses has become a flashpoint in a changing town
Some locals say the spread of the coarse grass makes the beach less pleasant. The council and others say it helps stop erosion, and supports biodiversity.
In Meakstown, a push for a public sculpture to give the area a bit more of an identity
“When you say ‘Meakstown’, a lot of people ask, ‘Where’s that?’” says Yvonne Gregg.
Loss of Donabate’s only 24-hour outdoor ATM leaves some residents short of cash at awkward moments
There are no rules now to prevent providers from stripping out ATMs and leaving communities without access to cash. But there might be soon.
As farmers and developers push back, and elections approach, government delays implementation of land tax meant to spur housing
“You’ve got to question the government’s resolve,” Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan says. “They don’t seem to be showing much resolve.”
In Balbriggan, a street party encourages conversations about a lower-carbon future for the town
The council has been considering options such as pedestrianisation to reduce carbon emissions in the seaside town.
Locals push for full ecological survey before development of Balbriggan’s Mill Pond Park
The park is part of a planned “green corridor”, with landscaping, walk- and cycle-ways, a meadow and a managed wetland.
Council Briefs: Settling the route for north Dublin EirGrid cable, calming traffic at Hansfield Wood, and new homes in Mulhuddart
These were among the issues Fingal county councillors discussed at a recent meeting.
In need of social homes, some migrants grapple with the application process
Local authorities should ensure that all vulnerable people have someone to rely on when trying to navigate the process, says a solicitor.
Councillors call for more ambitious plan for housing on St Ita’s Hospital site in Portrane
The HSE is working with the Land Development Agency and Fingal County Council on a plan for how best to use extra land and buildings there.
Despite plan that Balbriggan swimming pool would come before surrounding housing, it looks unlikely
While the Land Development Agency is expected to start work on the site next year, Fingal County Council is trailing with the pool.