Councillor Cormac Devlin - Delivering for Dún Laoghaire

FREE CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Counrt Council has announced the locations for Christmas Tree Recycling across our County for 2017. To view the locations, times and dates, please click here

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON MERRION GATE / ROCK ROAD INTERSECTION EXTENDED:

The National Transporation Authority (NTA) has extended its consultation period on the proposed changes to the Merrion Gate / Rock Road junction until Tuesday 31st January. Cllr. Devlin is encouraging all interested parties to make a free submission. For more information click here

REGISTER TO VOTE, DOWNLOAD THE RELEVANT FORMS HERE

If you have recently turned 18 or have changed address, please download the relevant forms here to ensure that you're on the register. Click here for more information

DÚN LAOGHAIRE HARBOUR GETS SET TO CELEBRATE ITS 200th ANNIVERSARY

In May 2017, the Dún Laoghaire Harbour will celebrate its 200th anniversary. In order to prepare for this significant event, the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company have engaged with a large number of stakeholders to form a Bicentenary Steering Group. To read more about its work, click here

COUNCIL PROPOSES FURTHER SOCIAL HOUSING UNITS FOR TOWN CENTRE

Park House, #66 Georges Street Upper is the latest location for a proposal of 4 apartments (above an existing retail unit). The plan, if approved is for 2 x 1 bedroom apartments & 2 x 2 bedroom apartments. This building is across the road from the People's Park, Dún Laoghaire. The public can view the plans online and make a free submission before Tuesday 28th February, 2017. View the plans here

PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR HAIGH TERRACE SCHEME

The deadline for the public consultation scheme for Haigh Terrace is Tuesday 3rd January. Residents can view the plans and make a free submission through this website by clicking here

DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL ASKS FOR THE

PUBLIC'S COMMENTS ON BICYCLE RACKS

The Council has launched a public consultation process to seek the feedback from cyclists and the wider public about bicycle stands/racks. To have your say (for free) click here

DEVLIN ENCOURAGES SPORTS CLUBS TO APPLY FOR 2017 SPORTS CAPITAL PROGRAMME

Cllr. Devlin is encouraging all sports clubs and organisation to apply for the 2017 Sports Capital programme. There are some new processes to follow and you can click here for more infromation

SITE TO BE DEVELOPED IN CLARINDA PARK AREA

A prominent site within the Clarinda Park estate is set for development. The owner of the site (which is adjacent to #40 Clarinda Park West) is seeking planning permission for a one house (which would be a 3 and single story, 4 bedroom property) on the site. The deadline for observations is Wednesday 15th March and you can read the plan here or the drawings for the proposal here

FOLLOW CORMAC ON SOCIAL MEDIA

If you're on Facebook / Twitter and you would like to be kept up-dated on Cormac's activities in your area, please add him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter. Alternatively, you can sign up to his regular e-Bulletin (email newsletter) by clicking here

APPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL GRANTS SOUGHT - APPLY HERE

Cormac is encouraging all community, arts, business and sports groups/organisations operating within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown to apply for this round of Council Grants. The deadline is Friday 28th April at 5pm and more infromation is available here

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE LOCAL PROPERTY TAX (LPT):

Have your say on the Local Property Tax (LPT) in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Every year Councillors have the opportunity to increase, decrease the LPT by a maximum of 15% or keep the rate the same. Make your free submission here before Tuesday 15th August

THE NATIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (NRH) DÚN LAOGHAIRE COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW €68M, 120 BED UNIT

Tonight the NRH announced that John Paul Construction were the winning firm that will build the NRH's new, 120 bed unit (Phase I). The second phase which still does not have funding approval yet negociations are still on-going between the NRH and the HSE. This phase could cost approximately €50-€60m but would bring the bed capactiy up from the current 108 to 235 much needed beds. The staff at the NRH provide excellent care to their patients on a daily basis, despite the old building that they work in. I am delighted that work is finally commencing on this project and you can find out more by clicking here

YOUR FIANNA FÁIL PUSH FOR & DELIVER A

15% REDUCTION IN THE LOCAL PROPERTY TAX

Your Fianna Fáil on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council have continued to deliver on our pledge to reduce the Local Property Tax (LPT) where possible on an annual basis. "This unfair, inequitable tax must be reviewed" according to Cllr. Devlin. We are the only mainstream political party to continuously push for a reduction of the LPT on our Council. Read more here

APPLY FOR DLR COUNCIL GRANTS BEFORE OCTOBER 13th, 2017

Cllr. Devlin is advising all sports, community, arts, heritage and business groups/organisations operating within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown to apply for the latest round of Council grants for 2018. The deadline for applying for this grant is Friday 13th October at 5pm. There are a number of information mornings/evening going to be held to help and guide groups through the application process. For more infromation and to download the forms click here

VIEW ALL PLANNING APPLICATIONS NEAR YOU ON THE COUNCIL'S

NEW ONLINE PLANNING MAP

Now you can view all live planning applications near your property on the new

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's Online Planning Map, by clicking here

DEVLIN WELCOMES DÚN LAOGHAIRE TOWN

AS A LOCATION FOR THE PILOT BIKE SCHEME

Cormac Devlin has welcomed the announcement by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council that the first ever bike scheme is going to be introduced on a pilot basis from early November. Cllr. Devlin has said that he is excited to hear the feedback from the public. To find out more about the bike pilot scheme and where the bikes will be located, please click here

ONE-WAY TRAFFIC PROPOSAL FOR CHARLEMONT AVENUE

Cllr Devlin has advised local residents about a proposal by the Council to change the existing two way traffic flow to a one way flow in the direction from George’s Place down towards Crofton Road. Residents have until Thursday 21st December to make a free submission/observation about this proposal. You can view the drawing here or make an online submission here

EXTENSION TO KELLY'S AVENUE ROAD CLOSURE

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council received an application to extend the temporary road closure of Kelly’s Avenue from its junction with Georges Place to its junction with Crofton Road to through traffic. The road will be closed for the following periods:

* From Monday, 18th December to Friday 22nd December 2017 &

* From Tuesday, 2nd January to Saturday 6th January 2018

The purpose of the closure is to facilitate the construction of the 12 (2 bedroom) Council houses along Kelly's Avenue on the former Council Depot (George's Place). Residential access will be maintained at all time and a traffic management plan will be in operation.

COUNCIL APPROVES MORE THAN €529K IN GRANTS

Cllr. Devlin has welcomed the decision by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown to award 334 groups and associations with more than €529K in Council Grants. "This represents an increase of 40 projects on the previous round plus an increase in the overall funding. These grants form an important part of the operation and running of many of these organisations and festivals. Out of the 438 applications received, 334 have been approved for funding. This round sees many sporting, community, artistic and business groups benefit from the funding. A huge amount of work was put into this project by the staff of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council who held 8 public information workshops in advance of the deadline. I want to commend them on the work that they have done and I congratulate all of the recipients who equally put an enormous amount of work into their respective applications. If an organisation missed out on this round, they can sign up to my eBulletin to be kept informed of the next one which is for winter 2018.

DEVLIN SELECTED BY FIANNA FÁIL TO CONTEST THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION

The members of Fianna Fáil voted to select Cormac to represent the Party at the next General Election. Cormac polled exceptionally well as a first time candidate in the 2016 General Election attracting more than 4,600 votes. Cormac remains focused on the issues facing constituents across the Dún Laoghaire constituency. You can follow his campaign by signing up to receive his eBulletin (news and information specific to your area) or on Facebook & Twitter. Alternatively, if you would like to get involved in the campaign you can volunteer here

COUNCIL SEEKS PUBLICS VIEWS ON ITS DRAFT LITTER PLAN 2018-2020

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is inviting submissions about their Draft Litter Plan. There's a short online survey that you can complete or you can make a free submission before Friday 12th January for more information please click here