New Garda Siochana Knife/Weapon Crime Awareness Campaign

the Garda Siochana in Cork City launched a public awareness campaign on knife/weapon crime at City Hall.  The campaign is directed at crime prevention and education on the dangers of Knife/Weapon Crime in Cork City and (presumably elsewhere).  There have been a series of incidents that indicate that the carriage of knives is on the increase and Gardai are aware of the potential for a wider issue to emerge whereby certain people may carry knives/weapon and use them to harm others according to Chief Super. Michael Finn of Cork City Garda Division. Continue reading »

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 »

DATAS Douglas Civic Centre

Apologies for last post , too long and no paragraphs – how I do that?

DATAS Douglas Civic Centre

D A T A S – Douglas Civic Centre is a new Non-Profit Civic Centre. It is based in Unit 6 of St Patrick’s
Woollen Mills. We aim to provide a place where the Community can come together to learn & enjoy different
activities & support each other. Call to see a list of current activities and proposed future facilities.
Drop in for a cuppa and talk to Kate/Mat/ Annette/Deirdre.
We are open Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30 – 12:00 & Thursday 6pm -9pm or Phone:
Kate/Mat 0867322109; Annette 087763066; Deirdre 0879161952.
The costs for each class are for utilities. Call any of the numbers supplied to book your place.
Employment Service s : Job Search, C.V.’s , Interview Techniques, Job Notices, Papers, Computers.
Tea & Coffee. Every Monday morning 10:00 – 12:00 Cost €3
Life Coaching : This 4 week course looks at where you can get Guidance and External Support for Personal and
Professional growth and change. Mondays 7pm – 8.30pm (Tea & Coffee supplied ) Cost per class: €3
?Come and enjoy a Safe Space to Hang out, Surf the net, Play games and get Support from
people who care. Open Every Thursday 7pm – 9pm. You must be at least 13yrs old. Café open Cost €2
BULLYING – These classes will look at the types of Bullying. How to deal with it, Where to go and Whom to
get support from. Wed 10:00am – 12. Cost €3
Bring & Swap – Have you any unwanted items? Bring them along to the centre & swap for a wanted item.
Friday Mornings 10:30- 12:00. Cost €2

Community news/DATAS Douglas Civic Centre

Had great fun today in shopping centre, met all my friends from St. Columbus Hall.  I invited them to tea and buns in our new DATAS Douglas Civic Centre in Unit 6 St. Patricks Woollen Mills on Mon morn. (10.30 – 12.00  Lots of backroom work done by the wonderful Kate, Matt and friends and of course Annette.  All lending a hand to get the Civic Centre off the ground.  Will post photos shortly.  All wonderful sponsors will be acknowledged.  Interview on Community Radio Sat. to make people aware of facilities for all.  New Web site for DATAS to follow.

Presidential Election

Have been out over the last few nights canvassing, people very polite at door but mostly saying they hav’nt made up their minds.  Television exposure and debates will decide.  Interestingly, people are saying they know def who they are not going to vote for but havent decided their preferences yet.  Gay has a battle but as the saying goes ‘it aint over til the fat lady sings’

New Litter Plan for County Cork

Douglas Long Term Car Park and Parking Bye Laws

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

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

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 »

40M for the clean-up of Haulbowline Island.

HAULBOWLINE SITE

Many people in the lower harbour will be estatic with the announcement that the Cabinet has today signed off on a €40 million package to begin the clean-up of the former Ispat site on Haulbowline Island. Minister for Agriculture, Marine and Food Simon Coveney TD sought approval for the package at this morning’s Cabinet meeting.

“Despite the difficult economic conditions, we have set aside €40m over the next two years to clean up this site. This is a strong signal of intent – a strong statement that we are serious about tacking this issue”. Minister Coveney said the Government had a legal obligation to put a proper framework around how the site is managed. “It is in all our interest that a solution is found for the former Ispat site and I am determined to ensure that there are no further delays in finding a solution”.

Mr Coveney volunteered earlier this year to chair a working group involving government departments and Cork County Council, who have already met to examine the Haulbowline site. “I have already had consultations with many of the stakeholders holders involved and will continue to engage actively as the project progresses”.

The Cabinet has approved the setting aside of €20m in the 2012 budget and €20m in the 2013 budget to tackle the site on Haulbowline island.