Councillor David McGuinness

Councillor David McGuinness is delighted to welcome the reopening of the Clonsilla road to two-way traffic. The small stretch of road outside Molloy’s Off-Licence has been one way for some time now. Residents in Clonsilla and the wider Blanchardstown community have been complaining about this and, from today Wednesday 4th August, the Clonsilla road will finally return to two-way traffic.

This project was not a certainty. Fingal County Councillors were presented with a Budget for 2010 at the start of the year. Some parties were not prepared to support this Budget and it seemed destined for defeat. However, Councillor David McGuinness agreed to support the budget and received commitments on a number of projects that he felt should been prioritised. Clonsilla Road reopening to two-way traffic was one of these priorities.

Please see below the circular sent out from Fingal County Council. Please ensure that you contact to keep him informed of the roll out of this section of road to address issues should they arise.

4th August, July, 2010

Dear Councillor,

The Clonsilla road is planned to open to 2 way traffic from its current
one way from 12 noon today, Wednesday, the 4th of August. The road to
reopen is between Coolmine Industrial Estate and Blanchardstown Road
South.

Regards,

Paul Keane

Paul Keane | Acting Senior Executive Engineer
Transportation Department, Fingal County Council | Grove Road,
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Rep of Ireland

Alannah's fight for a chance to see

Dublin 15 locals have come together to help send baby Alannah to China for treatment to allow her to see. On a facebook page set up to in her aid, a quote attributed to Alannah says

‘Hi, I’m Alannah. I’m 11 months old. When I was 4 months I was diagnosed as having ONH, (Optic Nerve Hypoplasis) which means Im blind. My Mammy & Daddy are trying to raise money to bring me to China, with hope that treatment there could help my sight.’

Click on Alannah’s image to the top left of this page to visit this facebook group page and show some support.

The Dublin 15 community and the wider community can assist baby Alannah directly by taken note of the details of a benevolent fund set up to help her.

Bank Account Details
Permanent TSB
Name on Account: Alannah’s Appeal
Sort Code: 990651
Account Number: 16950653

Alannah’s family hope to use the most modern medical stem-cell treatment in China to allow baby Alannah to see. Tonight, Friday 23rd July 2010, hosts a fundraising event in St. Peregrines GAA club at 8.30pm. Tickets are available for 10 euro per person and spot prizes will be available on the night. All are welcome and Councillor David McGuinness will be in attendance to show support to everyone involved. Contact David if you are interested in showing support.

David 0876415403

David Lynch Memorial Cup

July 2010 plays host to the 7th annual David Lynch Memorial Cup in Corduff Park in memory of Corduff native David Lynch who was killed in a hit and run incident. This happened in Blanchardstown village on Easter Sunday night 2003. Fianna Fáil Councillor David McGuinness is delighted to help this event by donating to the club to assist their efforts to raise funds.

This competition brings together numerous teams from throughout Dublin 15 and beyond. Anybody interested in supporting this event should come along this weekend Saturday 24th-Sunday 25th July 2010 or ask your employer to donate to this worthy cause.

My cheque is on the microwave in the kitchen John

As you know, my brother John mcGuinness is P.R.O. of Corduff F.C. and I would be delighted to pass on any details to John of those wishing to help out. See below a letter prepared by John in an attempt to generate support:

Good afternoon

Each year for the last seven years, Corduff FC run a memorial tournament in memory of David Lynch who was killed in a hit and run incident. This happened in Blanchardstown village on Easter Sunday night 2003.

We receive great support for this each year, but, with the financial woes allot of people and businesses are suffering, the club has decided to ask a reasonable and manageable request to organizations and businesses alike, not to mention the local political organizations.

We are seeking €100 donations instead of one single supporter to the running of the competition, but we are not asking individuals but rather their organizations or work places – if at-all possible.

This year’s tournament will consist of 10 adult teams and up to 56 underage teams from across D15 and further afield. The total players on average would hit 700, not to mention the supporters.

The tournament and what it entails is clear but the income from it enables our club to continue as the only voluntary sports club in D15 to not charge registration fees, training fee’s, insurance fee’s before they kick a ball. We only charge a fiver a game to our members who predominantly range from Corduff and Mulhuddart.

I would ask that you consider this request for €100.

Many thanks

John McGuinness

P.R.O Corduff FC

www.cordufffc.com

0857168009

Corduff needs a representative on the Drugs Task Force

Blanchardstown Local Drugs Task Force are looking for someone from Corduff to represent the area on the task force. The task force meet on a monthly basis to discuss the issue of drugs abuse, misuse, sale and supply, preventative methods, rehabilitation and family supports.

Flyer outlining the new changes coming into force next week

I can send this information to anyone who is interested. Just send me a message by clicking here.

These changes will reduce traffic congestion as far back as the N3. Morning times are particularly bad here with people going to work or into the city centre. Ultimately, you will never stop at the M50 roundabout as a free-flowing system will operate. This is great news. Works are due for completion in Autumn 2010.

This is a very positive investment into Dublin 15 and it will improve the quality of life for anyone using this junction as traffic jams will be a thing of the past here. I will keep everyone updated as this project comes to fruition.

Click The Fingal Logo for information on the Mobile Library Service

Councillor David McGuinness wants to bring to the attention of residents in Dublin 15 some changes to the schedule of Fingal County Council’s Mobile Library Service. A full break down of the service on a county-wide basis is available by clicking on the Fingal County Council logo.

Dublin 15 days are Thursday and Friday of every week of July 2010:

Ladyswell NS 11.00-12.30 on Thursday the 8th, 15th, 22th, and 29th of July

Parslickstown 12.30-1.00 on Thursday the 8th, 15th, 22th, and 29th of July

Hartstown 3.00-4.00 on Thursday the 8th, 15th, 22th, and 29th of July

Mountview 4.00-5.00 on Thursday the 8th, 15th, 22th, and 29th of July

Corduff 11.00-11.30 on Friday the 9th, 16th, 23th, and 30th of July

Huntstown 11.30-12.15 on Friday the 9th, 16th, 23th, and 30th of July

Blakestown 12.15-1.00 on Friday the 9th, 16th, 23th, and 30th of July

Littlepace Shopping Centre 2.30-4.30 on Friday the 9th, 16th, 23th, and 30th of July

Contact David for further information on specific locations or if you can suggest ways that the Mobile Library Service could be improved. Please send this link on to anybody that might be interested.

Email: mobilelibraries@fingalcoco.ie

http://twitter.com/FingalLibraries

Toys and other items are being stolen for resale from Mulhuddart Graveyard

Councillor David McGuinness has expressed disgust at learning that toys and memorabilia is being stolen from Mulhuddart Graveyard. Listening to a recent edition of RTE’s Liveline with Joe Duffy, Councillor McGuinness learned with horror that items were taken from our local graveyard and apparently being sold at a weekend market not too far from Mulhuddart Graveyard.

David says, ‘Most people have friends and family in Mulhuddart graveyard. It is an important place for people who have their loved ones buried there. This is a shocking reminder of how sick some people can be. ‘

‘Our local community have to be vigilant to anybody attempting to use the graveyard for stealing precious keep-sakes. Also, any attempt by anyone to sell second-hand graveyard products should be avoided and reported,’ says David.

Councillor McGuinness goes on to say ‘Mulhuddart graveyard has been an issue that I have been raising with Fingal County Council due to the litter problem that has been developing there. The general upkeep of the area has been a cause of concern for many residents for some time. I will be raising this issue with our local council in the hope that a reinstatement of a groundsman for the graveyard can be secured. It has been 5 years since anybody has been employed to work here so the excuses of lack of funding or employment embargo is not good enough.’

Visit RTE’s Website to hear the exchange on Liveline: (Click on Liveline and go to 1 hour and 2 minutes.)

http://www.rte.ie/radio/liveplayer2_av.html?1_real,http://dynamic.rte.ie/av/live/radio/radio1.smil,real,200

Advice received by Fingal Council Council outlines problems highlighted by the Data Protection Commissioner

Councillor David McGuinness has acknowledged Fingal County Council’s inability to publish the names of people who are fined or convicted for littering under the Litter Pollution Acts 1997-2009. In a circular received by Fingal County Council, the Data Protection Commissioner has indicated that such action is in breach of the principles of data protection as set down in the Data Protection Act 1988 as amended by the Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2003, and in particular, Section 2A.

Councillor David McGuinness says ‘It is absolutely necessary to adhere to the law. Fingal County Council needs to take note of this advice and ensure no plans are put in place that jeopardises any member of the public’s anonymity with regard to fines or convictions. However, there will be a small portion of the public who will be relieved with this news and it is essential that the message is hammered home that those who litter our streets and park-lands will be made pay fines and can face prosecution. Nobody is immune to these measures and we owe it our community to ensure we all play our part in making Dublin 15 a clean and well-kept place to live.’

See below a copy of the circular as issued by the Department of Heritage, Environment and Local Government:

Circular WP 20.10

Litter Offences – Publication of Names of those fined.

Dear Manager,

I refer to previous actions taken by local authorities in relation to the “naming and shaming” of those fined or convicted under the Litter Pollution Acts 1997-2009 and which was referred to in the National Litter Action Plan published in 2001.

The Data Protection Commissioner has indicated to the Department that such action, in publishing the names and addresses of private individuals fined or convicted as a result of littering, whether by way of publication on local authority websites or by way of notices published in the local press (notices paid for by the authority rather than court reports) is in breach of the principles of data protection as set down in the Data Protection Act 1988 as amended by the Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2003, and in particular, Section 2A.

Therefore, it is recommended that you review your Litter Action Plans with regard to such a policy. It is further recommended that any such material currently on local authorities’ websites should be removed immediately and that no further publication should take place.

Yours sincerely,

________________

Ronan Mulhall

Principal

Waste Policy Section

Councillor David McGuinness

Important update relating to the Clonsilla Road.

Fingal County Council are proposing to close the Clonsilla Road at the Junstion of St. Mochtas estate/Porters Road to the junction at Blanchardstown Road South/Diswellstown Road.

The council propose to close this section of the Clonsilla Road between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Monday 12th July to Sunday 25th July to facilitate Road Resurfacing.

Any interested parties can lodge an objection in writing to Mr. Tommie McManus no later than 4.30pm on Wednesday 23rd June, 2010.

Please contact me if I can be of any assistance.

David

It is important to state that this reversal was facilitated in this years Fingal County Council annual budget. David Cast his deciding vote to pass this budget but insisted that the abolition of Clonsilla’s one way system was included in the 2010 programme of works.

Please see below a circular received by David from Mr. Tommie McManus from Fingal County Council’s transportation department.

Dear Councillor,

I refer to the scheme to reopen Clonsilla Road to two way traffic
between St. Mochtas Estate/Coolmine Industrial Estate and the roundabout
at the junction of Clonsilla Road/Diswellstown Road/Blanchardstown Road
South.
Work on the removal of the one way system is scheduled to commence on
Monday next 14th June.

Tommie Mc Manus
Transportation Department

David believes this is an important milestone for the people of Clonsilla. This is a testament to the perseverance and dedication of the people of Blanchardstown and Clonsilla. Councillor McGuinness is delighted to have played a part in bringing this project to fruition.

David