FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF MANDATORY ALCOHOL TESTING IN IRELAND:
Cllr. Devlin welcomed the increase presence of Gardaí on our roads which has resulted in less fatalities on our roads. For more information please read Minister Dempsey's statement on the issue.Read More.
MINISTER AHERN WELCOMES RELEASE OF OPPOSITION LEADERS IN ETHIOPIA
Councillor Devlin has welcomed the news about the Ethiopian opposition leaders release. Minister Dermot Ahern released a statement about the news. Read More...
July 2007
April 2007
IRELAND EXTENDS IT'S TERRITORIAL WATERS - MINISTER DEMPSEY
Minster Noel Dempesy announced that Ireland has secured a recommendation from the United Nations Commission on the establishment of the Outer Limits of Ireland’s Continental Shelf in the Porcupine Abyssal Plain to extend it's territorial waters by 56,000 square. kilometres. Read More...
Feb 2007
"TAXI'S SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE GEORGE'S STREET" - SAYS DÚN LAOGHAIRE CLLR.
Local Councillor, Cormac Devlin has argued that taxi drivers should be able to use the complete length of George's Street because at present customers are charged more for their fares as they have to go around the town instead of through the centre of it. Read More...
COUNCILS CALLED ON TO DEAL WITH MERRION GATES TRAFFIC DELAYS - DEVLIN
Fianna Fáil Councillor, Cormac Devlin at a joint meeting of Dublin City & Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council's put forward a proposal to have the 2 local authorities resolve the constant traffic delays caused by the level crossing at the Merrion Gates. Read More...
June 2007
DRAFT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR DÚN LAOGHAIRE TOWN FINALLY REVEALED
Dún Laoghaire Councillor, Cormac Devlin has welcomed the eagerly awaited yet long overdue plan to tackle Dún Laoghaire's traffic chaos. "This is an issue that will effect so many surrounding area's" says Cormac. To find out more.
April 2007
UP-DATE ON THE SKATEBOARD PARK FOR DÚN LAOGHAIRE
As the only Councillor who attended the full day long consultation with local skaters, Cormac wants to ensure that all interested parties are kept informed of progress on the Skateboard Park issue. Here is the lastest up-date on the Park from the Council. Click here.
Feb 2007
"GIVE A DOG A HOME" - COUNCIL'S NEW POLICY ON RE-HOMING DOGS - WELCOMED
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown were questioned as to the high number of dogs being "put-down" by the County Pound by Cllr. Devlin. Now they've introduced a new iniative, to find out more, click here.
March 2007
COUNTY MANAGER PROPOSES THE USE OF CLAMPING BUT DEVLIN SAYS NO!
Owen Keegan has proposed clamping for motorists with 3 or more outstanding parking fines but Cllr. Devlin says that Dún Laoghaire does not need clamping. Read More.
Feb 2007
CLAMPING IN DÚN LAOGHAIRE - DEVLIN MAKES ANOTHER & FINAL PSUH TO STOP CLAMPING
In February the Councillors demanded the Manager to halt his plans for clamping. Despite it being agreed in February that the Manager would leave it until July to decide the outcome of clamping however an advert in the press stating the Council's new policy and Cllr. Devlin with cross party support tabled a motion to stop clamping. Read More.
May 2007
Sept. 2007
MINISTER FOR JUSTICE, BRIAN LENIHAN TD APPOINTS NEW GARDA COMMISSIONER
Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform Brian Lenihan TD appointed Fachtna Murphy as the new Garda Commissioner to take over from Noel Conroy in November. Read More.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION NOTICE FOR DÚN LAOGHAIRE-FOXROCK QBC & CYCLE TRACK PLAN
Cllr. Devlin is urging local residents to make their views known on the long awaited proposal for a QBC and Cycle Track between Dún Laoghaire town and the Foxrock QBC.Find out more.
Sept. 2007
DEVLINS SEEKS COUNCIL TO MAKE COUNTY AN INTERNET WIRELESSS ZONE
Dún Laoghaire based Councillor, Cormac Devlin has asked the Council to investigate making our County an Internet Wireless Zone. For more click here.
July 2007
DEVLIN CONGRATULATES COUNCIL ON NATIONAL TREE WEEK ACTIVITIES/PROMOTION:
Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Cormac Devlin has congratulated the staff and Management of the Council and that of the National Tree Council on the effort made during National Tree Week. More.
July 2007
DEVLIN WELCOMES GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR IRISH COMMUNITY GROUPS IN BRITAIN
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Councillor, Cormac Devlin (FF) has welcomed the funding of over €9 million by the Government to Irish Community Groups based in Britain. Read More.
Sept. 2007
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