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Writings by Ciarán 

Newspaper Articles

Climate is Everybody's Concern even Mr O'Leary's, Irish Times 18th July 08  It's hard to know whether Michael O'Leary is in the denial or the anger stage of facing up to climate change. Clearly he took some satisfaction in his recent rants on the letters pages that accused your columnist John Gibbons of belonging to the 'eco-loonie' camp. Like a latter day Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's Play ‘Death of a Salesman' he has failed to realise that the world has changed, and he must learn the new rules of the game
Why I'm Voting Yes to Lisbon - Cuffe                                          Despite the complexity of the document we are being asked to decide upon, I believe Thursday's vote offers us a clear choice: whether to vote Yes, which would strengthen the EU and Ireland's role in it, or whether to vote No which would send a message to Brussels that we do not want to be more closely involved in Europe.
Clearing a way to cleaner Water Supplies Irish Examiner, 10 April 2007, "Galway's problems are not unique. Many towns and villages around the country are playing catch-up with their aging water treatment and sewage plants. An unprecedented building boom is placing huge pressure on infrastructure all around Ireland."

Fine art of blogging and knocking on doors, Irish Times, 7 October 2006

"According to recent research, personal acquaintance with the candidate is the most important determinant of party choice, along with the family's political background. That study even has its own blog on Irishelectionstudy.blogspot.com. I'll be blogging the election, whenever it happens, but I'm already knocking on doors!"

Who's in charge of Dublin Bay? The Village, 6-13 April 2006

"I want to see a renaissance for the Bay. The sea-baths can, and must be restored as a resource for all. The plans for a coastal cycle-way deserve funding and support. Anglers, bathers and boat-owners need better access to the Bay through providing new slip-ways and bathing facilities".

The Great Climate Change Challenge The Village, 8-14 December 2005

The broadest possible societal and political consensus must underpin the means by which Ireland honours its international obligations to cut its emissions.

Vision and resolve can tackle global warming crisis Irish Times, 7 December 2005
There are ways for us to meet our obligations on climate change, while building genuine local, vibrant communities that will enrich our lives

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Conference Papers

Commentary on the Montenegro DRAFT Law on Planning and Development', Ciarán Cuffe, Consultant to United Nations Development Programme, July 2004

"Communicating Architecture - A Personal Perspective", Building Material, Journal of the Architectural Association of Ireland, Issue Eleven, Spring 2004

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Submissions

 

Submission to Sustainable Transport Plans June 2008
Green Party Submission to Dublin City Council's Building Height Strategy April 2008
Green Party Submission to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the Blackrock Park Masterplan November 2007
Green Party Submission on Local Government Reform 28 September 2007

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: A Study of Building Height 10 November 2006

Green Party Submission to the Review of the National Climate Change Strategy 30 September 2006  By Cllr David Healy, Ciaran Cuffe TD, Eamon Ryan TD
Observation on the Tara Towers Planning Application 15 September 2006

Green Party Submission to the Shanganagh / Woodbrook Glen Local Area Plan 8 September 2006

Submission Royal Marine Hotel Grounds 14 August 2006

Green Party Ten Point Plan for Waste Management in Dún Laoghaire March 2005 

A few pointers on how to improve the existing domestic waste collection system in the County.

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Last Updated 18 July 2008