Water Shortages in North Wicklow
On May 22, 2013 I called on the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan to investigate and intervene in cases where algae in Dublin City Council’s water filtering system is leaving people in Wicklow without water. The Minister promised Deputy Harris and myself that he would look at the problem. Many...
Save Lives: Join Greystones First Responders
Greystones First Responders have been in touch with me to say that they are looking for new people to join their group. They are a voluntary organisation that work hand in hand with the National Ambulance Service. They respond to 999 (112) calls in the Greystones area relating to cardiac arrest, heart attack, chest pain,...
A Swift Response to Killincarrig Flooding
Yesterday, the Greystones town council , the County Council Planning Department and Deputy Harris and I met with residents and the Town Engineer regarding flooding in the Killincarrig area. I was very pleased with the urgent and comprehensive response from the engineer and Wicklow County Council after the Three Trouts Stream burst its banks. It...
A new School for Greystones, Delgany and Kilcoole
A huge thanks to everyone who came down to Charlesland Golf Club and Hotel last night for the public meeting on the urgent need for school places in Greystones, Delgany and Kilcoole. Over 100 people attended to discuss the proposal sent to the Department of Education, and debate short term and long term solutions. We...
A New School for Greystones, Delgany & Kilcoole
Many parents in Greystones, Delgany and Kilcoole have spoken to me about the shortage of junior infant places for this coming September. I have contacted schools, Minister Quinn’s office and the County Council, and would like to provide an update. A new school is urgently needed. Nearly 200 children do not have an offer of...
What’s the Plan? Greystones, Delgany & Kilcoole LAPs
Earlier this week, I met with planners from Wicklow County Council about the local Area plans for Greystones, Delgany and Kilcoole. The planning team were at pains to point out that they’re finding it difficult to get any meaningful engagement with the community. On the back of this meeting I alerted them to a range...
