There’s a new attempt to application to convert space intended for a market to a convenience shop. The space is on Newmarket and Mill Street in the Liberties – previously where the Green Door Market was. The site was redeveloped several years ago on condition that they had a market space. For the second time, …
Author Archives: Michael Pidgeon
Appealed: we still don’t need slot machines in Dolphin’s Barn
There was an application to build an “amusement centre” – really a slot machine hall – in Dolphin’s Barn, back in mid-2024. I put in an objection and the council rejected the plan. But now the developer is back appealing it to An Bord Pleanála. Below is my rebuttal of their appeal, which builds on …
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Coming to Dublin by train and ferry from Brussels
Dublin is proudly hosting the European Greens Congress in December 2024. A number of people have been in touch about how to come to Dublin without flying. I previously did a guide on travelling between Ireland and the UK by ferry and train, so this post is a simple guide for people who want to …
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Suir Road junction upgrade: my thoughts
Dublin City Council are proposing big changes to the junction of Suir Road, Davitt Road and Dolphin Road. The full plans are online here, with consultation closing on the 9th of August 2024.
Why I’m against the “amusement centre” plan in Dolphin’s Barn
Below is a planning observation I sent in on plans for an “amusement centre” proposed for Dolphin’s Barn. The full project details are here and observations wereopen until 28 August 2024. UPDATE: Dublin City Council thankfully REJECTED this application in September 2024. The full decision is here. The developer has now appealed to An Bord …
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Bulfin greening: my submission
The council have announced plans for two new greening projects in Inchicore – both on the edges of the Bulfin Estate.
Dubliners don’t need more delays with traffic plan – Greens
Green city councillors slam Minister Emer Higgins’ “bizarre intervention” on behalf of car park owners Dublin City Council should push ahead with their traffic plans for the city centre, the eight Green councillors have said. They rejected calls by Minister Emer Higgins for the scheme to be delayed, criticising her intervention as “bizarre”. The initial …
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2 new greening projects for Inchicore
The council have announced plans for two new greening projects in Inchicore – both on the edges of the Bulfin Estate.
Delivering for Dublin: a political agreement for the City Council
Below is a political agreement reached in June 2024 between Dublin City Councillors from Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Green Party and the Labour Party. It aims to run from 2024 until 2029.
Camac flood risk: what is being done?
The River Camac is one of the main tributaries to the Liffey, but carries a risk of flooding. In 2011, there was a particularly bad flood which submerged homes, caused huge damage, and leaves many residents in the area understandably concerned and often unable to access insurance.