Kilmainham Mill has been saved. Dublin City Council has bought the site and recently finished stabilising the structure. A public consultation runs until 3rd November, asking for short feedback on what should the future use be. The length of submissions was limited, so here is the short submission I put in:
Author Archives: Michael Pidgeon
SuperValu solar: a supportive observation
Supervalu in Walkinstown are planning to cover their roof in solar panels. Working with brilliant local Green rep, Ray Cunningham, I sent in a supportive observation to be added to their planning application.
Generating more than we used: solar electricity on a Dublin home
I’ve had seven solar panels on my terraced home in Inchicore (Dublin 8) for two years today. I am incredibly positive about it. The house has generated more electricity than its used over the past two years. I get a lot of questions about it, so wanted to go through some of the basic info …
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Citizens’ Assembly on drugs: a short submission
The Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use is taking submissions from the public until 30th June 2023. Every submission is shared with members of the assembly, and you can add yours here. Below is mine.
I’m running in 2024 and I need your help!
I’m running for re-election to Dublin City Council next year – and I need your help!
The Phoenix Park parking strategy: my thoughts
The draft Phoenix Park parking strategy was published today. It’s here, open for public consultation until 6th June. UPDATE: Neasa Hourigan TD, Cllr. Janet Horner, Feljin Jose and I put in a joint submission, which you can see here. I’ve put a summary of what’s in the plan below, which I’ll eventually work into a …
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Swap AirBnB for housing on Thomas Street: my planning observation
There’s a planning application to convert commercial/office space on Thomas Street to AirBnB-style short-stay apartments. In essence, I think the plans to change from office to accommodation are positive, but regular housing (for rent or purchase) would be preferable and more in line with city policy – especially given Ireland’s housing shortage. UPDATE: Dublin City …
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Latest update: new Liffey bridge for War Memorial Gardens
A new bridge is planned to go from the War Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge/Chapelizod across the Liffey. The Office of Public Works (OPW) are responsible. The latest update (8th March 2023) is from a parliamentary question which Patrick Costello TD kindly put in on my behalf. It says that the OPW aim to apply for …
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Magazine Fort in Phoenix park renovation: latest news
There’s a plan to renovate the brilliant Magazine Fort, a bastion fort in the Phoenix Park. Built in 1785 (and added to over the years), it’s a brilliant building, but is in terrible condition. In October 2021. the Office of Public Works announced plans to renovate, restore, and protect the building. You can see some …
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Public event: the Future of the Iveagh Markets
The Iveagh Markets are crumbling, but we’re working to save them and eventually get them reopened. To look at the past, present and future of the markets, Patrick Costello and I are hosting a public meeting on Tuesday 14th March 2023, at 7:30pm in the Digital Hub. We’ll be meeting in the ID8 Studio, 157 …
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