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My comments in response to consultation on micro-generation by Commission on Energy Regulation |
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Written by davidhea
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Nov 15, 2006 at 09:21 PM |
As described in the Greenpeace film, What Are We Waiting For? the sustainable renewables-based electricity system which we will have to convert to will almost certainly be based on decentralised generation. Logically, local government should have a significant role in this, as it already does in many countries.
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Objection to development at Thormanby Woods |
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Written by davidhea
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Nov 15, 2006 at 07:58 PM |
I have submitted the attached observation to Fingal County Council in relation to Borg Developments application F06A/1484.
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Written by davidhea
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Nov 09, 2006 at 03:31 PM |
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Techcrete will be moving from Howth to Balbriggan within 3 years. They have been an important part of Howth for many years and their departure will be a big change for the area. Their large site beside Howth Dart Station has a Suburban Centre zoning. This means that it must be developed as a mixed development, not just expensive housing. It is also part of the area planned for an Urban Centre Strategy for Howth. This strategy would work out the general form for development on this site. It is essential that the Council start to develop this strategy as a matter of urgency. This will solidify the mixed use zoning and ensure that the development of the site is of benefit to the local community. I will be raising this at Monday’s Council meeting. |
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Howth Promenade Renovation |
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Written by davidhea
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Nov 09, 2006 at 02:40 PM |
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A "Village Improvement Scheme" for works on Howth Promenade is on display here and in Howth and Baldoyle Libraries. The Howth Sutton Community Council is making suggestions to the Parks Department. As part of that process, 4 members of the Community Council including myself went on site visits along the Dart line last week to have a look at recent renovations and street furniture along the coast. The report (lots of photos) is below. |
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Details on Borg Planning Application on Thormanby Road. |
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Written by davidhea
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Nov 09, 2006 at 02:00 PM |
The application was submitted on 12th October. The final deadline for submissions from the public is one day less than 5 weeks later, therefore Wednesday 15th November. Submissions/objections must be accompanied by €20 and include the reference number of the application (F06A/1484), the name and address of the person(s) making the submission, and the grounds of objection or other comments. When you get a formal acknowledgement from the Council, you must keep it in order to be able to appeal to An Bord Pleanála.
There will be an Area Committee meeting on Thursday 16th November at 3pm in Baldoyle Library. I will be listing the file for that meeting for discussion with the planners. The meeting is open to the public. Note however, that the planners will not reveal their intentions in relation to the file.
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The case of the Nevitt Anti-Dump Group (Accountability and Democracy Pt.III) |
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Written by davidhea
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Nov 09, 2006 at 12:16 PM |
One of the chronic problems in local government iin Ireland is that when the officials don't want to do something they simply declare it to be illegal.
The group opposing the proposed dump at the Nevitt asked the Council to fund the technical expertise that they had to employ to engage with this €50million+ proposal. We feel that this is essential to give meaning to the right to public participation in environmental decisions recognised in the Aarhus Convention. The Manager is claiming it would be illegal, but isn't giving any reason why. |
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Kingspan Century calls on Minister Roche to follow Fingal County Council (Press Release) |
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Written by davidhea
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Nov 02, 2006 at 10:41 AM |
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Kingspan Century, Europe's largest timber frame home manufacturer,
today called on the Minister for the Environment, Dick Roche TD, to
follow the lead of Fingal County Council and force the construction
industry to design greener homes. |
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Training in Committee Skills and Business Writing Skills available |
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Written by davidhea
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Oct 26, 2006 at 01:19 PM |
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Fingal County Council Community Culture and Sport Department are
delivering training in the area of Committee Skills and Business
Writing Skills (details outlined below). This will be happening on the
21st and 22nd of November in County Hall. If you, members of your group
or any other local organisations are interested in attending either of
these courses, please contact Valeria McAllorum at 8905106 or 087
9051999 before the 10th November |
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Implementation of the Energy Standards |
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Written by davidhea
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Oct 26, 2006 at 11:25 AM |
With the applications now coming in in the Local Area Plans, the details of the implementation of the Energy Standards have to be fixed. I have sent the following suggestions to the Director of Services for Planning and the County Architect.
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Council taking enforcement action against lack of permission for Howth Junction train station |
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Written by davidhea
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Oct 20, 2006 at 12:00 AM |
Fingal County Council is taking enforcement action in relation to the lack of planning permission for Howth Junction Dart station. I'm pushing this because of the blocking of disabled access from the station to Fás and Baldoyle Industrial Estate.
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Accountability and Democracy Pt.II |
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Written by davidhea
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Oct 19, 2006 at 01:29 PM |
An update on my recent post.
When the motion was reached we were presented with a legal opinion by the Manager. This is the standard procedure when the officials are trying to prevent Councillors exercising power. I attach a scan of the legal opinion below (about 3MB)
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Metro route should include Ballymun to Baldoyle Line |
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Written by davidhea
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Oct 19, 2006 at 01:13 PM |
19 October 2006
Greens welcome Dublin Metro route
– But Party will push for improvements before railway order is signed, including a link from Ballymun to Baldoyle
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Written by davidhea
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Oct 13, 2006 at 03:55 PM |
The following information from Fingal County Council's Heritage Officer:
As you may be aware, The Heritage Council's Grants Scheme 2007 is now open for applications. Completed applications must be received by The Heritage Council, Rothe House, Kilkenny, by 3rd November 2006. Application forms are available from the Heritage Council's website (see below). You can also make online applications (see Heritage Council's website for details).
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Agenda for Area Cttee Meeting 19th October |
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Written by davidhea
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Oct 13, 2006 at 03:42 PM |
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A meeting of Malahide/Howth Area Committee (Services B – Planning, Property and Economic Development, Housing, Community Recreation and Amenities, General)Baldoyle Library at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday 19th October 2006 |
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Accountability and Democracy in Fingal County Council? |
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Written by davidhea
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Oct 12, 2006 at 01:15 PM |
In theory, Councillors set the policy and the Manager implements it. The practice is quite different.
Take, for example, the proposal for a dual carriageway from Baldoyle to Blanchardstown, parallelling the M50 motorway and with flyover junctions in the middle of new residential areas. This road is not in the County Development Plan and has never been voted on by Councillors. Yet already millions have been spent on consultants and a road design and Environmental Impact Statement is being drawn up. The entire focus is on the impossible task of providing enough road capacity for this high-density development. Public transport is being treated as an afterthought.
I believe that whenever the officials intend to appoint consultants, then the terms of reference should be brought before the Councillors. The current system brings us the proposal at the very end of the process and expects us to rubber-stamp it. At that stage most Councillors aren't willing to upset the apple-cart and go along with whatever is proposed, even if communities are opposed.
Next Tuesday at the adjourned Council meeting, the following motion of mine will be discussed. What happens to it will be of considerable significance for democracy in Fingal.
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