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 …

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 …

Approval for Supervised Injection facility “will save lives” – Greens

An Bord Pleanála have approved an application for a supervised injecting facility for Merchant’s Quay in Dublin 8 – a decision which has been welcomed by local Green Party representatives. The injection facility provides a safe, supervised, medical space for people injecting drugs. There are over 90 in operation worldwide.

Dublin needs a supervised injection facility: my submission to An Bord Pleanála

Planning observation: Dublin City Council rejected a planning application by a charity to open up a supervised injection facility (SIF) on Merchant’s Quay – the heart of Dublin city centre’s drug problem. I think the Council got it wrong: a SIF could reduce overdoses, deaths, needle littering, and public injecting. It’s a humane, decent response …