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Mulville calls for urgent publication of delayed coastal strategy report

Fingal Social Democrats councillor Paul Mulville has called for the urgent publication of the Government’s long-delayed coastal strategy report. Cllr Mulville said: “Social Democrats party leader Holly Cairns has questioned Minister Darragh O’Brien about the long-delayed report from the National Coastal Change Management Strategy Steering Group. “The Minister announced in September 2020 that his Department […]

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Mulville calls for immediate action on affordable homes for Donabate/Portrane

Fingal Social Democrats councillor Paul Mulville has called for urgent action on the provision of affordable homes for the Donabate/Portrane area. Cllr Mulville said: “With home ownership dropping further under this current Government – and as the Social Democrats introduce a Private Members’ Motion demanding a reversal of policies that have contributed to this collapse […]

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Disability Services in North County Dublin At Breaking Point

The Government must put in place the necessary funding to progress a vital local disability service for Swords and North County Dublin, according to Social Democrats Fingal Councillor Paul Mulville.  “The Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) has plans to develop a purpose built day building providing services for adults and children with disabilities, on North Street, […]

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Housing Minister Failing Coastal Communities Impacted By Coastal Erosion

The Minister claims to be concerned by climate change, and coastal erosion, but actions speak louder than words Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is failing coastal communities impacted by coastal erosion, according to Social Democrats Cllr. Paul Mulville. “In September 2020, Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien announced the creation of the National Coastal Change Management Strategy Steering […]

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Rezoning of Finglas Site Must Occur As Part of Development Plan

We can only assume efforts to fast-track this rezoning are an attempt to push it through ahead of the SHD legislation lapsing at the end of the year The rezoning of a 106-acre site in Finglas should be deferred until next year when the new 2022-2028 development plan will be published, according to Social Democrats Councillor […]

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New national forensic mental health service to open by September

Delay is indicative of the lack of resources invested in mental health services by this government The new National Forensic Mental Health Services Hospital, Portrane, is due open by September, Social Democrats Councillor Paul Mulville has confirmed. “Speaking in November, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said the new National Forensic Mental Health Services (NFMHS) facility in Portrane […]

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Fingal Social Democrats make submission on county tree strategy

Cllr Paul Mulville has worked with members of the Fingal Social Democrats branch to develop a submission to the Forest of Fingal Tree Strategy public consultation. The submission supports the core objectives of the draft strategy while calling for improved communication with the public around all aspects of tree works. Cllr Mulville said: “We believe that it […]

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Cllr Mulville welcomes clarification regarding transfer of Central Mental Hospital patients to Portrane

Social Democrats councillor for the Rush-Lusk ward, Paul Mulville, has welcomed clarification from the Health Service Executive regarding the future transfer of patients from the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum to Portrane. Cllr Mulville said: “Recent media reports, which suggested that the M50 motorway would be closed to facilitate the transfer to patients next year […]

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Government taskforce must visit areas affected by coastal erosion and flooding

Social Democrats councillor for the Rush Lusk ward, Paul Mulville, has called on a special Government taskforce to urgently visit local communities directly affected by coastal erosion and flooding. Cllr Mulville said: “The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, has assembled the National Coastal Change Management Strategy Steering Group, which I have […]

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Householders’ voices must be heard on coastal erosion taskforce

Social Democrats councillor for the Rush Lusk ward, Paul Mulville, has called on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to allow homeowners suffering the effects of coastal erosion the chance to give personal testimony to a Government taskforce on the issue. Cllr Mulville said: “Minister Darragh O’Brien has assembled the National Coastal Change […]

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Immediate support needed for residents at risk from coastal erosion

Social Democrats councillor for Rush-Lusk, Paul Mulville, has demanded immediate support for residents whose homes are at acute risk from coastal erosion and flooding in Portrane. Cllr Mulville said: “I have serious concern about the lack of urgency from Government about a buyout scheme for the residents, which now must be put in place as […]

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Action plan for Portrane beach is welcome – but swim ban remains a concern

The public health notice currently in place for Portrane beach, which advises against swimming in the sea for the entire 2020 bathing season, is a matter of huge concern for the local community, according to Social Democrats Councillor for Rush-Lusk, Paul Mulville. Cllr Mulville said: “I welcome confirmation from Fingal County Council management that they […]

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