Traffic is ruining Dublin city centre – and we now have a bold plan to fix it. Decades of poor planning and a lack of joined-up thinking have left the city centre a place of transport misery.
Category Archives: Blog
What’s the deal with Bike Bunkers in Dublin?
Bike bunkers had a really successful trial in Dublin, starting in 2015. But there are still very few – despite huge demand. What gives? I often get asked about the delay in rolling out the scheme. It’s one of the most frustrating delays I’ve seen on the council, but hopefully we’re beginning to make progress. …
Continue reading “What’s the deal with Bike Bunkers in Dublin?”
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 …
Continue reading “Generating more than we used: solar electricity on a Dublin home”
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!
Column: Why Dublin needs a mayor
Local government in Dublin is broken. I was on the Citizens Assembly that recommended a powerful directly elected mayor for the capital. And after three years on the council, it’s so clear that our city needs one.
100% Irish veg box: how it compares
Earlier this year I asked people for recommendations for a good veg box in Dublin 8. It can be a little hard to get clear info on what’s available, or what the value is like, so I wanted to share my experiences with them so far. Especially given the cost of living at the moment, …
⛴️🚄How to travel from Dublin to London by ferry and rail
I’ve taken a lot of “sail rail” journeys, going to the UK and the continent via ferry and rail. It’s lower carbon, but it’s also very nice if you love trains and hate airports. It’s also very cheap – basically going anywhere in the UK with a rail line from Dublin for a max of …
Continue reading “⛴️🚄How to travel from Dublin to London by ferry and rail”
Reddit AMA: 110 of Dubliners’ questions answered
I recently did an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) over on Reddit, a popular discussion website. There’s a Dublin-specific part of the site, and I invited users to ask any questions they might have.
👍 Home energy kits – in your local library
A handy thing you might not know: all Dublin City Council libraries have a home energy saving test kit, which you can take out for free (as you would a book).
Phoenix Park changes: good, bad and mixed
The government has just published their report into the consultation for mobility changes in the Phoenix Park. I reckon it’s progress, but a mixed bag: there are some big wins, some bits which are hard to judge at this stage, and at least two decisions where they have clearly bottled it.