As part of my work as a Councillor I engaged with Dublin Bus frequently concerning their plans to update the route network. Many concerns about routes in Dublin South East were brought to my attention by you the public. Recently I held a meeting with Dublin Bus to discuss these concerns. You can find the details below.

If you have any further queries please get in touch with me or your local Councillors Paddy McCartan and Edie Wynne.

Number 128

The 128 will amalgamate with the no. 15, so it will go up Rathgar Road to Rathmines – it will no longer go along Rathmines Road Upper. But…

Number 14

There is a proposal to combine 14 and the 14a, which will travel along Rathmines Road Upper instead of the 128. It will provide a service every 10/15 minutes at peak times and every 20 minutes off peak. There will be 7 buses per hour serving people in Rathmines which will go into town.

Number 10

The number 10 bus has been stopped. On the southside the route is now serviced by two routes, the 46a and the 39a.

Number 11

The 11a and 11b are going to be cancelled. The 11 will terminate in Sandyford, with greater frequency.

Number 18

The number 18 will now connect Sandymount to the docklands by travelling across the east link. This allows passengers access to the Luas and Spencer Dock train station.  Sandymount Green will no longer be the terminus.

Number 77a

The proposal to have the 77a terminate on College Green is to be reviewed following representation by residents.

Number 2 and 3

The number 2 and 3 will be amalgamated. It will now provide a service from UCD to Sydney Parade to Mountjoy Square.

Palmerston Park Bus Shelter

Dublin Bus is currently tendering for all new bus shelters;  this factor combined with changes to routes has delayed the replacement shelter at Palmerston Park bus stop.

Bus Terminals

The 37, 38, 39, and 70 buses now terminate on Burlington Road. This is a temporary terminal, a permanent terminal is planned for Wilton Terrace.

A number of high profile VIP visits and major events are due to take place at various locations around the country during the month of May. Please follow this link to the website of An Garda Síochána for more information on traffic restrictions and general advice.

Garda Information regarding VIP visits and Events during May 2011

Household Waste Collections – Black and Brown Bins:

Household bin collections will take place as normal on Good Friday 22nd April & Easter Monday 25th April. For further information on Waste Collection Services, see Aertel Page 629 or log onto www.dublincity.ie/wastecalendar to view the waste collection schedule for your house address.

Green Bin Arrangements:

Collections due on Monday April 25th will be collected on Saturday April 23rd. Collections due on Good Friday take place as normal. Please refer to www.greenbin.ie for further details.

Bring Centres – Opening Times:

Opening Hours at Bring Centres Easter Weekend 2011
Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock

Good Friday (9.00am – 1.00pm)
Sat & Sun (10.00am – 4.00pm)
Easter Monday (10.00am – 4.00pm) Kylemore Park North, Ballyfermot

Good Friday (9.00am – 1.00pm)
Closed Weekends & Easter Monday
Collins Avenue, (Opposite DCU Ext.)

Good Friday (9.00am – 1.00pm)
Sat & Sun (10.00am – 4.00pm)
Easter Monday (10.00am – 4.00pm)Grangegorman

Good Friday (9.00am – 1.00pm)
Closed Weekends & Easter Monday
Gulistan Terrace, Rathmines

Good Friday (9.00am – 1.00pm)
Sat & Sun (10.00am – 4.00pm)
Easter Monday (10.00am – 4.00pm) Eamonn Ceannt Park, Crumlin

Good Friday (9.00am – 1.00pm)
Closed Weekends & Easter Monday
49-51 Windmill Road, Crumlin

Good Friday (9.00am – 1.00pm)
Sat & Sun (10.00am – 4.00pm)
Easter Monday (10.00am – 4.00pm) Herzog Park, Orwell Road

Good Friday (9.00am – 1.00pm)
Closed Weekends & Easter Monday

Recycling Centres – Opening Times:
Opening Hours at Recycling Centres Easter 2011
Pigeon House Road Recycling Centre – Open: Good Friday, 9am – 8pm; Easter Monday, 9am – 4pm
Ringsend, Dublin 4
Tel: 6144750

Shamrock Terrace Recycling Centre – Open: Good Friday, 10am – 4pm; Closed: Easter Monday
North Strand, Dublin 3
Tel: 8364716

On the 26th of February 2011, Eoghan was elected to Dáil Éireann. As a result of this any website posts from before this date are now categorised under Dublin South East.

There’s been a lot of discussion relating to same sex marriage over the past few days – so to clarify, my view is that the state should not discriminate against people based on their sexuality.

Homosexual couples should be allowed to marry.

Eoghan.

DCC Water Restrictions  (as of 13.00 Monday 17th January 2011)

Due to the continued improvement in drinking water storage levels and in the water supply/demand balance, a further easing of restrictions is now possible.

There will be no shuts imposed tonight (Monday 17^th January) or tomorrow night (Tuesday 18^th January).  There will be a general pressure reduction across the city and this will be restricted in most cases to the over night period so as to minimise the impact on consumers.    

The situation will be further reviewed on Wednesday morning and a decision made at that stage as to what regime of shuts/pressure restrictions will be needed for the rest of the week.

At this stage Dublin City Council would like to thank all its consumers for their patience and cooperation during the period of the restrictions.

Broken mains are being found and fixed and this is helping to improve the situation. Many of these have been reported by members of the public and we ask that people continue to assist us in this regard (contact details are given below), as well as by reducing their consumption of water in every possible way. Updated details of the restrictions through to Wednesday (19^th Jan) morning are set out below.

The restrictions are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and alterations are made where possible so as to minimise the impact on consumers.

A large number of internal leaks have already been identified on properties; we would ask all property owners to check for leaks on their property as soon as is possible, bearing in mind that some leaks may not be visible.

Dublin City Council appeals to the owners/operators of car washes which use mains water to discontinue their use for the duration of the current water supply crisis. Similarly, we ask owners of private cars to refrain from washing them for the moment.

The following locations may experience loss of supply due to localised problems.

 We would like to thank people for their patience and cooperation and we would ask that people report locations where they see water running/rising to the contacts given below.

Bogus callers may use the current water problems to gain access to houses. If a member of Dublin City Council calls to a property they will always carry and produce identification. If the caller asks you to check the flow of water at the taps, close the door fully while you do so. If you are in any doubt do not allow access.

Emergency Number        01-6796186(outside office hours only)

Email                      mainswatercomplaints@dublincity.ie    

DCC Water Restrictions  (as of 13.00 Friday 14th January 2011)

The water supply situation continues to improve and drinking water storage levels have recovered to such an extent that it is allowing a further easing of the restrictions.

A reduced number of shuts will be imposed tonight (Friday 14^th January).  On Saturday and Sunday night no shuts will be imposed and only pressure restrictions will be in place in a number of areas.

The situation will be further reviewed on Monday morning and a decision made at that stage as to what regime of shuts/pressure restrictions will be needed for next week.

Broken mains are being found and fixed and this is helping to improve the situation. Many of these have been reported by members of the public and we ask that people continue to assist us in this regard (contact details are given below), as well as by reducing their consumption of water in every possible way. Updated details of the restrictions through to Monday (17^th Jan) morning are set out below.

The restrictions are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and alterations are made where possible so as to minimise the impact on consumers.

A large number of internal leaks have already been identified on properties; we would ask all property owners to check for leaks on their property as soon as is possible, bearing in mind that some leaks may not be visible.

Dublin City Council appeals to the owners/operators of car washes which use mains water to discontinue their use for the duration of the current water supply crisis. Similarly, we ask owners of private cars to refrain from washing them for the moment.

Tankers have been sent to the following locations Friday 14^th January 2011

• Kimmage
• Collins Ave

These locations may change in response to need. We would ask consumers to bring their own containers.

The Civil Defence are providing invaluable assistance in dealing with nursing homes, hospitals and other vulnerable consumers.

The following locations may experience loss of supply due to localised problems.

List of Areas and Water Restrictions

Water shuts will be as follows

Fri 14^th Jan – Sat 15^th Jan         7pm(14^th) to 7am(15^th) (19:00 on the 14^th to 07:00 on the 15^th )

Customers should be aware that unlike some other utilities, water distribution systems cannot be operated and managed to the point where the exact locations and precise times at which the effects of pressure alternations (both increases and decreases) will be experienced, however we do make every effort to ensure that the times and areas effected are limited to those mentioned above.

We would like to thank people for their patience and cooperation and we would ask that people report locations where they see water running/rising to the contacts given below.

Bogus callers may use the current water problems to gain access to houses. If a member of Dublin City Council calls to a property they will always carry and produce identification. If the caller asks you to check the flow of water at the taps, close the door fully while you do so. If you are in any doubt do not allow access.

Emergency Number        01-6796186(outside office hours only)

Email                      mainswatercomplaints@dublincity.ie

DCC Water Restrictions  (as of 13.00 Wednesday 12th January 2011)

The water supply situation continues to improve and drinking water storage levels have recovered sufficiently to allow an easing of the restrictions.

Areas subject to ‘shut offs’ will now be rotated with supply being maintained one night in three.  The period for shuts continues at 7pm to 7am.  Areas subject to ‘Pressure reductions with possible loss of supply’ will also have the restrictions eased, as a result the number of areas loosing supply will reduce and the periods of low pressures will also reduce.

Broken mains are being found and fixed and this is helping to improve the situation. Many of these have been reported by members of the public and we ask that people continue to assist us in this regard (contact details are given below), as well as by reducing their consumption of water in every possible way. Updated details of the restrictions through to Saturday (15^th Jan) morning are set out below.

The restrictions are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and alterations are made where possible so as to minimise the impact on consumers.

A large number of internal leaks have already been identified on properties; we would ask all property owners to check for leaks on their property as soon as is possible, bearing in mind that some leaks may not be visible.

Dublin City Council appeals to the owners/operators of car washes which use mains water to discontinue their use for the duration of the current water supply crisis. Similarly, we ask owners of private cars to refrain from washing them for the moment.

Tankers have been sent to the following locations Wednesday 12^th January 2011

• Griffith Ave
• Crumlin
• Serpentine Ave, Sandymount.

These locations may change in response to need. We would ask consumers to bring their own containers.

The Civil Defence are providing invaluable assistance in dealing with nursing homes, hospitals and other vulnerable consumers.

The following locations may experience loss of supply due to localised problems.

List of Areas and Water Restrictions

Water shuts will be as follows

Wed 12^th Jan – Thur13^th Jan    7pm(12^th) to 7am(13^th) (19:00 on the 12^th to 07:00 on the 13^th )

Thur 13^th Jan – Fri 14^th Jan      7pm(13^th) to 7am(14^th) (19:00 on the 13^th to 07:00 on the 14^th )

Fri 14^th Jan – Sat 15^th Jan         7pm(14^th) to 7am(15^th) (19:00 on the 14^th to 07:00 on the 15^th )

Customers should be aware that unlike some other utilities, water distribution systems cannot be operated and managed to the point where the exact locations and precise times at which the effects of pressure alternations (both increases and decreases) will be experienced, however we do make every effort to ensure that the times and areas effected are limited to those mentioned above.

 We would like to thank people for their patience and cooperation and we would ask that people report locations where they see water running/rising to the contacts given below.

Bogus callers may use the current water problems to gain access to houses. If a member of Dublin City Council calls to a property they will always carry and produce identification. If the caller asks you to check the flow of water at the taps, close the door fully while you do so. If you are in any doubt do not allow access.

Emergency Number        01-6796186(outside office hours only)

Email                      mainswatercomplaints@dublincity.ie

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of the 2011 Social Impact Programme. We are seeking applications from individuals who are developing new, big ideas to address the social and environmental challenges we face in Ireland today.

The 3 social entrepreneurs selected will each receive funding of €130,000 as well as targeted business and personal support to the value of €35,000 across key areas such as strategic planning, operations and financial sustainability to help them to develop and grow their idea to deliver even greater social impact in the community.

We are also delighted to announce that the selection process and Awards Ceremony will be supported and sponsored by DCC plc through a new three year partnership agreement.

DCC Water Restrictions  (as of 13.00 Monday 10th January 2011)

Much improvement was made to drinking water storage levels in the city’s reservoirs over the weekend.  Schools and colleges have returned this morning following their holidays and their impact on the overall demand will be monitored over the coming days.  Restrictions will continue to be imposed for the next two nights while this monitoring is ongoing, however depending on how the network responds, we would hope to be in a position to start lifting the restrictions, on a phased basis later in the week.

Broken mains are being found and fixed and this is helping to improve the situation. Many of these have been reported by members of the public and we ask that people continue to assist us in this regard (contact details are given below), as well as by reducing their consumption of water in every possible way. Updated details of the restrictions through to Wednesday (12th Jan) morning are set out below.
The restrictions are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and alterations are made where possible so as to minimise the impact on consumers.

A large number of internal leaks have already been identified on properties; we would ask all property owners to check for leaks on their property as soon as is possible, bearing in mind that some leaks may not be visible.

Dublin City Council appeals to the owners/operators of car washes which use mains water to discontinue their use for the duration of the current water supply crisis. Similarly, we ask owners of private cars to refrain from washing them for the moment.

Tankers have been sent to the following locations Monday 10th January 2011
• Griffith Ave
• Marino
• Serpentine Ave, Sandymount.

These locations may change in response to need. We would ask consumers to bring their own containers.
The Civil Defence are providing invaluable assistance in dealing with nursing homes, hospitals and other vulnerable consumers.

The following locations may experience loss of supply due to localised problems.

Cromcastle Green
Kilbride Road
Mount Tallant Ave
John Dillon Street
Galtymore Close
Marino
Collins Ave.
Parts of Crumlin
List of Areas and Water Restrictions

Water shuts will be as follows
Mon 10th    7pm(10th) to 7am(11th) (19:00 on the 10th to 07:00 on the 11th )
Tue 11th   7pm(11th) to 7am(12th) (19:00 on the 11th to 07:00 on the 12th )
Zone** Name
Mon10th Jan – Tue 11th Jan
Tue 11th Jan – Wed 12th Jan
1 Ballyboden System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am
2 Slievebloom System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Shut 7pm -7am
3 Ballyfermot System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am
4 Blackhorse Bridge System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
5 Navan Road System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Shut 7pm -7am
6 Mespil Road System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am
7 Anglesea Road System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am
8 Rialto Bridge System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am
9 Merrion Gates System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
10 Belcamp System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
11 Clarehall System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
12 Shanliss System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am
13 HomeFarm Road System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am
14 Rathlin System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am
15 Finglas System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
16 Summerhill System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am
17 Christchurch System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
18 Brunswick Street System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am
19 Sillogue Tower System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am
Customers should be aware that unlike some other utilities, water distribution systems cannot be operated and managed to the point where the exact locations and precise times at which the effects of pressure alternations (both increases and decreases) will be experienced, however we do make every effort to ensure that the times and areas effected are limited to those mentioned above.

We would like to thank people for their patience and cooperation and we would ask that people report locations where they see water running/rising to the contacts given below.

Bogus callers may use the current water problems to gain access to houses. If a member of Dublin City Council calls to a property they will always carry and produce identification. If the caller asks you to check the flow of water at the taps, close the door fully while you do so. If you are in any doubt do not allow access.

Emergency Number        01-6796186(outside office hours only)
Email                      mainswatercomplaints@dublincity.ie