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Dun Emer, Lusk pathway urgently required

Published 2 July, 2010 Community , Environment , Lusk Leave a Comment
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2 July 2010

Local TD Trevor Sargent has on several occassions asked for the completion of the pathway from Dun Emer to Lusk. The need is obvious and the current condition of the road is very dangerous and unsightly.

Now, Trevor is inviting you to add your name to the list of those calling for action to complete this necessary pathway. Click on the link to add your name. If you like, you can add your email address and we’ll keep you informed of any developments. Don’t worry, we will never pass your email address on to anybody else and we won’t bombard you with unwanted emails. You can opt out anytime.

Here’s the link to the petition:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHZyRW9mVXczeUhCSjg5eW1CVUx2cGc6MQ

Thanks for taking part.

Super-Dump decision by EPA has major implications, says Trevor Sargent.

Published 28 May, 2010 Fingal news , Lusk , nevitt Closed
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28 May 2010

“Flagrant lack of assessment of commercial wells and underplaying the risk to a huge, regionally important, aquifer in the dump decision by the EPA puts them on a collision course with the European Commission” according to Trevor Sargent TD.

Local TD and former Minister for Food and Horticulture, Trevor Sargent expressed disbelief and disappointment at the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to issue a licence for a major landfill in the Tooman/Nevitt area of Ireland’s horticultural heartland in north County Dublin.

In spite of Deputy Sargent’s highlighting the need for all commercial wells to be assessed fully in the Environmental Impact Statement, this was not done. “Even the EPA licence plays down the groundwater issue by requiring only ‘monitoring’”, he said.

Meanwhile, the European Commission is not convinced that the impact on groundwater quality will be ‘insignificant’. In a letter to the EPA in March 2008, the Commission says “there are, however, no concrete data (in particular in the EIS of April 2006 and June 2007) firmly demonstrating this”.

In stressing the need to move on from “outdated, out-of-sight, out-of-mind policies in dealing with waste”, Deputy Sargent cited the city of Guelph in Canada where he saw first-hand how a Zero‑Waste policy works, and consequently tabled over 200 amendments to the 1996 Waste Management Bill at the time.

“I hope the European Commission will succeed in requiring proper procedures to protect the groundwater and the livelihoods which depend on this clean groundwater.” concluded the Green TD.

- Improved 33X and 33D Bus Service

Published 11 December, 2009 Donabate , Lusk , Portrane , Rush , Skerries Closed
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11 December 2009

Minister Trevor Sargent, TD for Dublin North, has welcomed news from Dublin Bus that they are to provide additional buses on the 33X and 33D routes. The details are as follows:

Additional 33X services will operate Monday to Friday from Mourne View, Skerries via the M1 and the Port Tunnel to St. Stephen’s Green.  Return journeys will depart from Custom House Quay.

From Mourne View (Skerries, via Rush & Lusk) to St. Stephen’s Green: 06:30(T), 06:45, 07:00, 07:15, 07:35, 08:00, 08:30. (T – terminates at Tara St. DART Station.)

From Custom House Quay to Skerries/Rush & Lusk: 16:30, 16:50, 17:10, 17:30, 17:45, 18:00.

The 33D service will operate Monday to Friday from Seaview Portrane via Donabate, the M1 and the Port Tunnel to Tara St. DART Station.

From Seaview Portrane Donabate to Tara St. DART Station: 07:30, 08:00.

From Custom House Quay: 17:15, 18:00.

The Minister said, ‘I’m delighted that Dublin Bus have taken into account the obvious customer demand on these routes. I will continue to lobby on behalf of local commuters and liaise with Dublin Bus regarding any further changes to the schedules.’

For more information see the Dublin Bus website www.DublinBus.ie

- Train Service back to normal

Published 16 November, 2009 Balbriggan , Donabate , Fingal news , Lusk , Malahide , Portmarnock , Rush , Skerries Closed
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MINISTER SARGENT ON THE REOPENING OF THE VIADUCT RAIL LINE

Full timetable of northern commuter services and the Belfast Enterprise resumes today, following repair work.

Trains return

Glad to be boarding the train in Balbriggan. Image: C.Finn

Minister for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent TD travelled by train to Malahide today to take advantage of the full restoration of the northern commuter service.

The Minister said, ‘The resumption of the train service is an excellent testament to the resolve of Iarnród Éireann to repair the collapsed viaduct ahead of schedule. I met many passengers this morning who were delighted that, in the midst of difficult economic times, they could be heartened that Iarnród Éireann was at least ensuring one aspect of their life was dependable and could be regarded as getting back to normal.’

- Fingal Commuter Survey

Published 1 November, 2009 Balbriggan , Donabate , Lusk , Malahide , Rush , Skerries , Swords Closed
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The train service is set to resume on November 16th. What difference will it make to you?

We’re interested in hearing your views on the temporary bus service set up to replace the train following the collapse of the bridge at Malahide in August. We hear reports from commuters that they find the bus service excellent and now wish that it could continue even after the train service resumes. What do you think? Take a minute to complete our Fingal Commuter Survey and help to inform the decision process.

Take the survey here.

It’s completely confidential and will only take about a minute of your time. Thanks for helping to shape the future.

We’ll be publishing the results of this survey here at the end of November so please come back and see the result.

- Sargent Concerned at Nevitt Decision

Published 22 October, 2009 Community , Environment , Fingal news , Lusk , nevitt Closed

22 October 2009

Speaking today in the light of news that An Bord Pleanala had granted permission to Fingal County Council to proceed with development of a major new landfill at the Nevitt, near Lusk, Trevor Sargent TD, Minister for Food and Horticulture, said “I am disappointed with the decision to proceed with the landfill on this site.

“Because of the importance to the Fingal region of its horticultural industry, supplying over 50% of the country’s vegetables, it is vital that the standard of the groundwater supply be maintained. I note that the capacity of the development has been reduced to 300,000 tonnes from the 500,000 tonnes originally proposed in an attempt to arrive at a compromise of competing agendas. The diversion of bio-degradable matter away from the landfill, which, if successfully implemented, may result in the reduction of risk of leachate contamination of the groundwater, is to be welcomed.

“I will study the decision in detail having regard, not only to the affects on horticulture and inland fisheries but, particularly, to minimise the impact on the local people and their quality of life. I am awaiting a response from the European Commission, which has been taking an interest in the measures required to protect the groundwater in the area. I am also keen to see the decision of the Environmental Protection Agency which is currently reviewing the proposed landfill.”

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- Sargent Welcomes news of major sewerage scheme for Fingal

Published 9 October, 2009 Donabate , Environment , Lusk , Portrane , Rush Closed

9 October 2009

Food Minister and local TD, Trevor Sargent, has welcomed news that the long-awaited upgrade and expansion of the main drainage system covering Portrane, Donabate, Rush and Lusk is to go ahead, along with a wastewater treatment plant at Portrane. Green Party colleague, John Gormley, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has approved funding of €30.5m to allow Fingal County Council to award the contract for the works to Earthtech (Irl) Ltd.

Commenting on the news, Minister Sargent said “This is a very welcome and much needed enhancement to the wastewater infrastructure of the area. The coastal areas of Fingal include some of the finest beaches in the country. This investment in wastewater treatment should mean that these coastal towns should be able to boast the highest quality bathing water possible.”

Fingal County Council is currently preparing the documents for the sewer network contract.

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- UPDATE ON MALAHIDE VIADUCT

Published 17 September, 2009 Balbriggan , Donabate , Fingal news , Lusk , Malahide , Rush , Skerries Closed
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MINISTER SARGENT RECEIVES OFFICIAL UPDATE ON MALAHIDE VIADUCT.

Return of full rail service expected by November

Broadmeadow railway bridge, mid-September 2009 (Image: C.Finn)

Broadmeadow railway bridge, mid-September 2009 (Image: C.Finn)

Barry Kenny of Iarnród Éireann has confirmed to local TD and Minister Trevor Sargent that a full rail service on the Belfast line is due to resume by the end of November.

Minister Sargent with Barry Kenny, Head of Public Relations, Iarnród Éireann

Minister Sargent with Barry Kenny of Iarnród Éireann

Minister Sargent visited the site of the viaduct span collapse this week where he met with Mr Kenny and various railway engineers who confirmed the good news. The recent spell of benign weather and the sound nature of the viaduct each side of the collapsed section means that the repairs are less onerous than initially feared.

The Minister said, “I understand that the rapid deterioration of the weak pier which collapsed was caused it seems by 60% of the water leaving the estuary being funnelled under one of the 12 spans supporting the rail line. To prevent any reoccurrence of this disaster each remaining pier is being reinforced. An ecologist and hydrologist are working with the engineers to also ensure the estuary environment is protected and the water level restored.”

Minister Sargent is briefed by Barry Kenny and Eammon Ballance, Chief Civil Engineer, Iaranroid Eireann

Minister Sargent is briefed by Barry Kenny and Eammon Ballance, Chief Civil Engineer, Iaranroid Eireann

The Minister continued, “I thank God for the vigilance of the train driver and the fact that all passengers survived unscathed. Had the driver braked even slightly, I dread to think what might have happened”.

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- Northern Rail Line Bridge Collapse

Published 23 August, 2009 Balbriggan , Donabate , Fingal news , Lusk , Malahide , Rush , Skerries Closed
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23 August 2009

Alternative travel arrangements for commuters urgently needed

The railway bridge at the Broadmeadow estuary

The railway bridge at the Broadmeadow estuary

With the sudden collapse of the railway bridge on the Broadmeadow estuary north of Malahide, commuters using the Northern railway line face months of serious travel difficulties. As an interim response, Iarnród Éireann  have published details of alternative bus arragements on their website here.

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If you drive to Dublin, or plan to, from the north county or beyond, would you be willing to offer a place in your car to another commuter? If so, please click on this link to share your details. We may publish the list of offered car-shares regularly on this site,  so please remember that the details you supply will be publicly available. Any help you can offer your fellow commuters will be greatly appreciated.

The damage to the bridge will take months to repair

The damage to the bridge will take months to repair

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- Sargent Welcomes Minister of the Environment to North Dublin

Published 2 April, 2009 Balbriggan , Environment , Fingal news , Lusk , Rush , Swords Closed

2 April 2009

Green Party Leader to view benefits and potential of green innovations in Fingal

Trevor Sargent, Minister for Food and Horticulture together with his colleagues Cllr Joe Corr, Cllr Stephen Kilgallon, Cllr Robbie Kelly, Cllr David Healy and Swords candidate Ken Duffy will host a visit of John Gormley Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to Dublin North tomorrow Friday, April 3rd.

The visit will focus on a number of initiatives which have been taken by the three Green Party Ministers that will help combat the current downturn in our economic fortunes and that will provide both employment and community services to the people of Dublin North in the coming months and years ahead.

Commenting on the first meeting with the CEO and Town Manager in Balbriggan Town Hall, Trevor Sargent stated: “John Gormley, having delivered the extension of the Town Council boundary, which will mean many more Balbriggan residents can vote in the upcoming Town council election on June 5th next, will be briefed on how the new community liaison committees are operating. This is an exciting development for the citizens of Balbriggan.“

Minister Sargent added “As the Minister responsible for Farmer’s Markets, I have been working closely with my colleague Cllr Stephen Kilgallon to establish a market in Balbriggan. We will discuss the progress of this initiative with Minister Gormley and Council officials too.“

Minister Gormley’s itinerary then takes him on to Rush and Lusk.

Cllr Joe Corr, commenting on the Rush and Lusk events said “Minister Gormley, who is responsible for the nation’s libraries, will get an opportunity to view the fantastic new facilities of the Rush library, which will shortly have the longest opening hours of any library in the country. In Lusk the Minister will commission the new Wind Turbine at Country Crest, which demonstrates the great potential that renewable energy can deliver to Fingal”.

Minister Gormley will then visit the Pavilions in Swords and move on to events in Malahide, Howth and Baldoyle where Ken Duffy, Cllr Robbie Kelly and Cllr David Healy will join the entourage.

For further information contact

Balbriggan Cllr. Joe Corr 087 6815811

Swords Ken Duffy 086 6008313

Howth-Malahide Cllr. David Healy 087 6178852

Howth-Malahide Cllr. Robbie Kelly 087 8110111

Balbriggan Town Council Stephen Kilgallon 087 4176541

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