Issues
News, Updates and Resources
Here I report on some events and activities in which I have been involved that relate to an issue affecting our locality or County. Also are articles discussing specific topics or motions that have been raised at Council, as well as articles highlighting progress on plans, services or facilities. Get in touch if you would like to meet, get involved with, or have comments on any of these issues. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section also or share for discussion on social media.
COVID19 – Testing
Health: If you feel unwell contact your doctor in line with HSE guidelines. For any other information or if you cannot reach your doctor please consult the HSE website: https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/ Click on the 'Covid info-finder' link on the right hand side to...
Planning
The Government's General Scheme on the Housing and Planning and Development Bill 2019 proposes significant restrictions on the ability of the public to access justice in the courts on planning and environmental issues. To explain the issue I asked Fred Logue for some...
Local Authority Funding
Local Authority Funding is based on a Needs and Resources model set up in 2000. The purpose of the model was to bring about equalisation between local authorities in terms of having enough resources, from central grants and local income, to provide a reasonable level...
Drop €40 weekly room payment by homeless families
Full council: 24th Febuary 2020 Motion: That the council re-examines the financial contribution required of homeless families living in emergency accommodation,with a view to its removal from the 2021 budget. Report: In accordance with Section 10 of the Housing Act...
COVID19 – Testing
Health: If you feel unwell contact your doctor in line with HSE guidelines. For any other information or if you cannot reach your doctor please consult the HSE website: https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/ Click on the 'Covid info-finder' link on the right hand side to...