Some children in state care struggle to get Tusla sign off for their education courses of choice
The underlying problem, it seems, is a lack of residential places near to their proposed classes.
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Delay to Finglas improvement scheme, as officials scratch around for top-up funding
Changes to the timeline are particularly sensitive because of wider concerns about a lack of council investment in the north-west of the city.
As locals wrestle with details of big plan for Dunsink, city councillors call for more time to consult
Dublin city councillors say outreach about the major project has been to residents in the Fingal County Council area – leaving locals in affected city neighbourhoods, such as Finglas, without a proper voice.
Council moves towards changes to Finglas village, with works due to start this summer
This week it published a tender, looking for contractors to install cycle lanes, upgrade footpaths and more.
In Finglas, a soccer club wants its clubhouse meeting room back from the council
“We came in one day and the locks had been changed,” says Rivermount Boys FC chairman Rory Maher. “We went looking for it back and we were told no.”
In Finglas, a GAA club is still hoping for an all-weather pitch the council promised years ago
“Ladies football and camogie is going gangbusters,” says Erin’s Isle chairperson Paul Campbell. “You have to find space for them and we struggle.”
In Finglas, a new fence to keep anti-social behaviour out also keeps residents penned in
At the request of some residents, the council recently installed yet another fence in Finglas South, this one blocking a shortcut to the park and a bus stop.
To Get People Into 58 Vacant Social Homes in Finglas Will Cost Council at Least €6 million More, Documents Show
The homes have gone through round after round of repairs in recent years. Meanwhile, there are thousands of households on the social housing list in the area.
Big Revamp of Kildonan Park in Finglas Voted Through by Council
But funding is not yet in place. “The plans are great. The most important thing is that they get delivered,” said one councillor.
Council Briefs: A Central Ballymun Home for Ballymun Kickhams GAA Club, and More Arts Events in Finglas
These were some of the issues that Dublin city councillors discussed at a recent meeting of their North West Area Committee.
Council Briefs: Setting Up a New District Heating Company, and Repairing a Medieval Church in Finglas
These were among the issues that Dublin city councillors discussed at recent meetings.
In Finglas, Making One Edge of the City a Little Less Car-Focused
As part of extending the Luas Green Line to Finglas, Transport Infrastructure Ireland plans to make the Charlestown junction a bit better for public transport, cycling and walking.
Council Briefs: Promoting Fairtrade in Finglas, and a New Playground in Kilmore West
These were among the issues councillors discussed at recent council meetings of their North West and North Central Area committees.