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Have your say on Dún Laoghaire Laneway Improvements

March 5, 2010

The Council is taking control of the lanes between George’s St, Northumberland Ave, Cross Ave and Patrick St and will improve the street paving, lighting, landscaping and traffic management on the back lanes.

Plans for the upgrade are on public display up to and including Tuesday 6th April 2010, at the Planning Department, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire between the hours of 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and at the Council Offices, Dundrum Office Park, Dundrum between the...

Plans for Dún Laoghaire Promenade

March 2, 2010

The covering over of the Dart line at the Pavilion complex has resulted in a great civic space where people can sit and enjoy views of the Harbour. The next phase begins this month and will see new café terraces, pathways, seating areas and a small play space installed. There will also be new lighting, umbrellas and an information kiosk, as well as trees planted in the area.

Ciarán Cuffe discusses the new plans in this video.

Improvements to ‘The Metals’ welcome

February 26, 2010

The Green Party has welcomed planned improvements to 'The Metals' pedestrian and cycle route, which links Dún Laoghaire and Dalkey, financed under the government’s ‘Smarter Travel Project Fund’.

The fund of €15 million to be spent over 5 years is aimed at supporting small sustainable transport projects that can deliver real and measurable changes in people’s travel choices and behaviour at a local level.

Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire Ciar...

Commitment to return Ferry Service a positive development

February 10, 2010
Stena Ferry entering Dún Laoghaire Harbour

The Green Party has welcomed commitments from Stena Line and the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company that the ferry service between Dún Laoghaire and Holyhead will return on 15 March 2010.

Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire Ciarán Cuffe stated:

“The ferry link with the UK is vital for the future of the Harbour and the town of Dún Laoghaire. I’m happy that these sailings will resume with the Stena Express beginning daily sailings from the...

Water Supply Interruptions

January 22, 2010

The Council are posting up to date information for the County on Water Supply Interruptions on their blog, a feed of which I'm carrying on the front of my site:

dlremergencyupdates.blogspot.com

Customer queries during office hours can be directed to the Water Supply section of the Council on 205 4800 or outside of office hours 677 8844. You can also report leaks and burst mains by email...