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History of use of Section 139 powers within Dublin City Council

(Used by Dublin City Council to halt refurbishment of O’Devaney Gardens as temporary accomodation for Homeless Familes): Q.120  COUNCILLOR NAOISE Ó MUIRÍ To ask the Chief Executive to please provide me with a full history of the use within Dublin City Council (and prior to that, Dublin Corporation) of the Section 139 device  (or similar) […]

Background to removal of Tree at Watermill Rd/James Larkin Rd junction

The tree on the corner or Watermill Road and James Larkin Road was made safe for health and safety reasons. The tree referred to was a mature specimen of Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress). The tree had stood as a land mark for many years and the difficult decision to remove it and reduce its canopy […]

New Litter Management Plan for Dublin – Input Needed

Dublin City Council is reviewing its current Litter Management Plan with the intention of developing a new plan for the period 2016-2018. As the first stage in the preparation of a new plan, the Council is inviting interested bodies and members of the public to submit their views and ideas on all aspects of litter management […]