Politics

Developments in Flood Alleviation for Sandymount

Developments in Flood Alleviation for Sandymount

In 2002 a report by Barry and Partners noted that a flood warning system should be installed linking gages in the Dodder catchment and water level records in the river to a central control system. This contributed to the development of two tidal flood forecasting and warning systems

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The Lacey Report: May – June

The Lacey Report: May – June

This has been a really active few months with several meetings of the City Council, two meetings of the Area Committee and lots of local community and residents meetings/ events. I like it that way though – meeting and engaging with local people is what makes this job most interesting.

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Luas extension to Poolbeg

Luas extension to Poolbeg

Deputy James Geoghegan has been highlighting the need to extend the Luas Red Line from The Point through Ringsend and Irishtown, via a planned docklands bridge across the Liffey. Construction of the latter is expected to begin by 2027.

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AI In The Community

AI In The Community

Over 200 leaders from Dublin’s Docklands, including representatives from local businesses and politics, gathered at the Google Foundry for the “AI in the Community” event. The event was addressed by Minister for Public Expenditure and Digitalisation Jack Chambers

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€99,877 for St. Andrew’s Community Resource Centre – O’Callaghan

€99,877 for St. Andrew’s Community Resource Centre - O’Callaghan

Local Fianna Fáil Minister Jim O’Callaghan has welcomed €99,877 in funding for St Andrew’s Community Resource Centre under the Community Centre Investment Fund. The announcement which was made by Fianna Fáil Minister for Rural and Community Development

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The Lacey Report:  February – March – April

The Lacey Report:  February - March - April

Now that the weather is beginning to improve I have enjoyed being out and about with my colleagues Ivana Bacik TD and Cllr Fiona Connelly as we engage in regular walks around the area and calling on people in their homes. This is a really good way to engage with constituents on their concerns.

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Remembering Michael Donnelly (1938-2024)

Remembering Michael Donnelly (1938-2024)

Michael Donnelly first became a public representative for Fianna Fáil in 1977 when he was elected to Seanad Éireann on which he served until 1981. He served as a Dublin City Councillor for Dublin South East 1982-2009, during which he was Lord Mayor of Dublin, 1990-1991.

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Leadership Win for Muckross Student

Leadership Win for Muckross Student

Muckross Park College TY student Naomi Ní Dhuibhir was among 20 other students to be presented with a Rotary Youth Leadership Development certificate at the new Europe House in Dublin recently. The competition, which Rotary Ireland has been running for over 30 years,

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The Editor’s Corner – Feb/Mar 2025

The Editor's Corner – Feb/Mar 2025

Now that the country has a new government one of the first things they should give serious consideration to is introducing a Universal Basic Income (UBI). What this means is that everyone would be paid a standard non-means-tested income sufficient to live on,

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The Lacey Report – January 2025

The Lacey Report – January 2025

Well here we go – another year and Yes another “The Lacey Report”. I have found this a useful way to communicate my work as your Councillor. However if any of you have any ideas as to how I could improve the style or content please let me know

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