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Updated: Oct 20, 2011
by: Deirdre
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Faulty Street Lights? Airtricity lo call 1850 372 772 (quote pole no)

Many people complain to me about the quality or rather lack of quality of the street lighting and I must say I would have to agree with them, as even when there were boom times, such lights were never replaced.  Now that resources have disappeared it is even going to be longer before matters improve.  However, I do hope that we dont have to mirror what I observed recently in England, where in some estates the public lighting was shut down from 11pm at night until 6am now thats something to contemplate!!!

Updated: Oct 20, 2011
by: Deirdre
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St. Patrick’s Roundabout Rochestown Road to be upgraded with additional lane

Currently 70,000 has being sanctioned to install a ‘second’ lane on the St Patrick’s Roundabout and we recently received a report to the effect that WSP Consulting Engineers were engaged to examine traffic congestion on the Rochestown Road. They looked at several options for reducing congestion and produced recommendations for each option. WSP concluded that the best option for reducing traffic congestion on the Rochestown Road is to remove St. Patrick’s Roundabout and to signalise the junction. As a precursor to signalising the junction, a second lane around the existing roundabout coming from Passage West is recommended.

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Updated: Oct 20, 2011
by: Deirdre
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Information in relation to the Annual Household charge

Following many queries in relation to the proposed Annual Household charge I set out further information in relation to same. ANY homeowners refusing to pay the planned annual €100 household charge will not be able to dispose of their property until the sum due has been paid.

If a householder dies owing the charge, it will have to be paid by whomever inherits the property, according to the Department of the Environment. The minister also said that as the charge “represents an additional cost for homeowners”, a facility will be established whereby householders can pay the charge in instalments of €25 every three months rather than as a once-off annual charge.

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Updated: Oct 20, 2011
by: Deirdre
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N25 UPDATE

Bandon/Sarsfield Interchanges Upgrade
Progress Update
20th October 2011
Works on the N25 Bandon/Sarsfield Interchanges Upgrade Scheme are progressing well in a number of areas.
As regular commuters will know earthworks are now well advanced in the area south of the N25 extending from Sarsfield Road Roundabout to Bandon Road Roundabout and these works will continue over the coming months. Earthworks are also progressing well in the area west of the Bandon Road Roundabout where construction of reinforced earth walls is nearing substantial completion. Continue reading »

Updated: Oct 7, 2011
by: Deirdre
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New Litter Plan for County Cork

Invitation to make a submission. 

to amend or replace the Cork County Council

Litter Management Proposal Plan 

Cork County Council is reviewing its litter management plan

in order to amend or replace the plan

in accordance with the Litter Pollution Act 1997 

The Litter Management Plan currently in force may be viewed during normal

working hours at the offices of Cork County Council at –

  • · County Hall, Cork, and
  • · Annabella, Mallow, and
  • · Kent Street, Clonakilty

or on –

www.corkcoco.ie

 

Written representations ( marked LITTER PLAN ) in relation to the Litter Management Plan may be

made before 4:00p.m. on Friday 02nd December 2011  to: Continue reading »
Updated: Oct 5, 2011
by: Deirdre
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Douglas Long Term Car Park and Parking Bye Laws

I would like to give you a further update of progress as follows:

Part 8 for Woollen Mills Car Park                                                               Completed

 
Parking By-Laws for Douglas                                                                       Completed

 
Lease on lands at St Patrick’s Woollen Mills                                          Lease terms agreed in Principle

 
long stay car park at Woollen Mills          Tenders on hand – Work on site to commence as soon as control of the site becomes available
Contract for pay and display machines                                                     In preparation

 
Contract for security for car park                                                               In preparation

 
Contract for provision of Warden Services to enforce By-Laws    Tender closing date 5th October. Tenders to be opened on Monday 10th October

 
Schedule of Double Yellow Lines                                                               In preparation – will be discussed with Members in coming weeks

 
Information leaflets for distribution to households                          In preparation

 

 

Any queries please contact me and I will try and clarify matters for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated: Oct 5, 2011
by: Deirdre
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N25 Bandon/Sarsfield Interchanges Upgrade Progress Report

N25 Bandon/Sarsfield Interchanges Upgrade Progress Update Wednesday 5th October 2011 Earthworks are progressing well both in the area west of the Bandon Road Roundabout and in the Bandon Road Roundabout centre island itself and these works will continue for a number of weeks. Construction of the reinforced earth wall is also underway in the area west of the Bandon Road Roundabout. Continue reading »

Updated: Oct 3, 2011
by: Deirdre
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Local Agenda 21 Partnership Fund 2011

 

Environmental Awareness

Do you have a project or initiative that could help to increase local levels of environmental awareness, or that could help your community to become more sustainable?

If so, you may qualify for financial assistance from the Local Agenda 21 (LA21) Environmental Partnership Fund 2011. This Fund promotes sustainable development by assisting small scale, non-profit environmental projects at local level.

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Updated: Sep 30, 2011
by: Deirdre
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N25 Update

I am pleased to report that further progress has been made at a pace on this project.  Does anyone else notice how bright the area looks now that all the shrubbery and trees have been removed.  Though it is policy of council to preserve trees where possible however in the name of progress some will have to give way for the greater good. Earthworks in the Bandon Road Roundabout centre island will be continuing for a number of weeks and will
necessitate a number of traffic movements from the roundabout circulating carriageway into the roundabout
centre island itself. Motorists using the roundabout are asked to pay particular attention to roadwork signage
over the coming period and to take due care in relation to construction traffic in the roundabout area. Lane
closures either on the roundabout or on the roundabout approaches are not anticipated over the coming
period.
From a structures point of view the columns at the western side of the Bandon Road Roundabout will be
progressed over the coming weeks and progress here will be readily apparent to motorists using the
roundabout. Construction of the reinforced earth panel wall west of the Bandon Road Roundabout will get
underway before the middle of October and the first concrete pour associated with the proposed structure at
the eastern side of the Bandon Road Roundabout is also scheduled before the middle of October. It is
currently anticipated that at least some of the bridge beams on the western structure at Bandon Road
Roundabout may be in place before Christmas.
Significant earthworks are also continuing in the area south of the existing N25 between Bandon Road
Roundabout and Sarsfield Road Roundabout. Works in this area are scheduled to continue for a number of
months as part of the construction of a dedicated westbound link road parallel to the N25 mainline in this
area.
Plans for demolition of the existing footbridge at Sarsfield Road Roundabout and demolition of the existing
footbridge east of Bandon Road Roundabout are being advanced and a further update will issue under this
heading during week commencing Monday 2nd October 2011.
Earthworks in the Bandon Road Roundabout centre island will be continuing for a number of weeks and will
necessitate a number of traffic movements from the roundabout circulating carriageway into the roundabout
centre island itself. Motorists using the roundabout are asked to pay particular attention to roadwork signage
over the coming period and to take due care in relation to construction traffic in the roundabout area. Lane
closures either on the roundabout or on the roundabout approaches are not anticipated over the coming
period.
From a structures point of view the columns at the western side of the Bandon Road Roundabout will be
progressed over the coming weeks and progress here will be readily apparent to motorists using the
roundabout. Construction of the reinforced earth panel wall west of the Bandon Road Roundabout will get
underway before the middle of October and the first concrete pour associated with the proposed structure at
the eastern side of the Bandon Road Roundabout is also scheduled before the middle of October. It is
currently anticipated that at least some of the bridge beams on the western structure at Bandon Road
Roundabout may be in place before Christmas.
Significant earthworks are also continuing in the area south of the existing N25 between Bandon Road
Roundabout and Sarsfield Road Roundabout. Works in this area are scheduled to continue for a number of
months as part of the construction of a dedicated westbound link road parallel to the N25 mainline in this
area.
Plans for demolition of the existing footbridge at Sarsfield Road Roundabout and demolition of the existing
footbridge east of Bandon Road Roundabout are being advanced and a further update will issue under this
heading during week commencing Monday 2nd October 2011.
Earthworks in the Bandon Road Roundabout centre island will be continuing for a number of weeks and will
necessitate a number of traffic movements from the roundabout circulating carriageway into the roundabout
centre island itself. Motorists using the roundabout are asked to pay particular attention to roadwork signage
over the coming period and to take due care in relation to construction traffic in the roundabout area. Lane
closures either on the roundabout or on the roundabout approaches are not anticipated over the coming
period.
From a structures point of view the columns at the western side of the Bandon Road Roundabout will be
progressed over the coming weeks and progress here will be readily apparent to motorists using the
roundabout. Construction of the reinforced earth panel wall west of the Bandon Road Roundabout will get
underway before the middle of October and the first concrete pour associated with the proposed structure at
the eastern side of the Bandon Road Roundabout is also scheduled before the middle of October. It is
currently anticipated that at least some of the bridge beams on the western structure at Bandon Road
Roundabout may be in place before Christmas.
Significant earthworks are also continuing in the area south of the existing N25 between Bandon Road
Roundabout and Sarsfield Road Roundabout. Works in this area are scheduled to continue for a number of
months as part of the construction of a dedicated westbound link road parallel to the N25 mainline in this
area.
Plans for demolition of the existing footbridge at Sarsfield Road Roundabout and demolition of the existing
footbridge east of Bandon Road Roundabout are being advanced and a further update will issue under this
heading during week commencing Monday 2nd October 2011.
Earthworks in the Bandon Road Roundabout centre island will be continuing for a number of weeks and will
necessitate a number of traffic movements from the roundabout circulating carriageway into the roundabout
centre island itself. Motorists using the roundabout are asked to pay particular attention to roadwork signage
over the coming period and to take due care in relation to construction traffic in the roundabout area. Lane
closures either on the roundabout or on the roundabout approaches are not anticipated over the coming
period.
From a structures point of view the columns at the western side of the Bandon Road Roundabout will be
progressed over the coming weeks and progress here will be readily apparent to motorists using the
roundabout. Construction of the reinforced earth panel wall west of the Bandon Road Roundabout will get
underway before the middle of October and the first concrete pour associated with the proposed structure at
the eastern side of the Bandon Road Roundabout is also scheduled before the middle of October. It is
currently anticipated that at least some of the bridge beams on the western structure at Bandon Road
Roundabout may be in place before Christmas.
Significant earthworks are also continuing in the area south of the existing N25 between Bandon Road
Roundabout and Sarsfield Road Roundabout. Works in this area are scheduled to continue for a number of
months as part of the construction of a dedicated westbound link road parallel to the N25 mainline in this
area.
Plans for demolition of the existing footbridge at Sarsfield Road Roundabout and demolition of the existing
footbridge east of Bandon Road Roundabout are being advanced and a further update will issue under this
heading during week commencing Monday 2nd October 2011.
Earthworks in the Bandon Road Roundabout centre island will be continuing for a number of weeks and will
necessitate a number of traffic movements from the roundabout circulating carriageway into the roundabout
centre island itself. Motorists using the roundabout are asked to pay particular attention to roadwork signage
over the coming period and to take due care in relation to construction traffic in the roundabout area. Lane
closures either on the roundabout or on the roundabout approaches are not anticipated over the coming
period.
From a structures point of view the columns at the western side of the Bandon Road Roundabout will be
progressed over the coming weeks and progress here will be readily apparent to motorists using the
roundabout. Construction of the reinforced earth panel wall west of the Bandon Road Roundabout will get
underway before the middle of October and the first concrete pour associated with the proposed structure at
the eastern side of the Bandon Road Roundabout is also scheduled before the middle of October. It is
currently anticipated that at least some of the bridge beams on the western structure at Bandon Road
Roundabout may be in place before Christmas.
Significant earthworks are also continuing in the area south of the existing N25 between Bandon Road
Roundabout and Sarsfield Road Roundabout. Works in this area are scheduled to continue for a number of
months as part of the construction of a dedicated westbound link road parallel to the N25 mainline in this
area.
Plans for demolition of the existing footbridge at Sarsfield Road Roundabout and demolition of the existing
footbridge east of Bandon Road Roundabout are being advanced and a further update will issue under this
heading during week commencing Monday 2nd October 2011.
Updated: Sep 27, 2011
by: Deirdre
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Presidential Nomination

This morning we had a proposal to put Senator David Norris on the ticket for the Presidental race.  I thought long and hard about the matter and did my best to consult locally before casting my vote.  I know that there will be divided views and that I wont please everybody but I made my decision based on my own experience, the views that were expressed to me in the best interests of all concerned.  I print my speech below .

“My decision has nothing to do with Sexual orientation/religion/age/ or political expediency.  I have always thought Sen Norris an able performer in his duties and interests.

The Presidency of our Country, to my mind, must represent the highest ideals, and at all times his or her actions should subjugate their own ego to actions which mirror or reflect the ethos and ideals aspired to by the Irish people.  He or she must reflect the very DNA of the Irish People.  I cannot believe a call for clemency for the perpetrator of statutory rape is in the DNA of the Irish people.

If their actions cause the value of the highest office into question then they should not be in such a position.

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To whom will you give your 'Number 1' vote in the forthcoming election?

  • Fianna Fail (56%, 5 Votes)
  • Fine Gael (33%, 3 Votes)
  • Labour (11%, 1 Votes)
  • Green Party (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Sinn Fein (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Independent (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Not going to vote (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 9

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