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SCHOOLS AND TRANSPORT MAIN TOPICS RAISED IN MALAHIDE – JULY 2010

Published 12 July, 2010 Fingal news , Malahide Leave a Comment
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Took a walk with a few local Green colleagues from Waterside to Seabury and called on residents to hear what concerns they had and to spread the word about national and local work. Take a look at the newsletter below if you did not get a hard copy in your door yet.

The residents in Waterside in a number of cases have parents living in the centre of Malahide. The news that Waterside is reportedly outside the Scoil Iosa catchment area is a worry for these younger parents. Such an issue is decided upon by the school Board of Management but it is subject to changing circumstances so I am hoping there is room for flexibility and am contacting the school to clarify the latest position.

St Andrew’s NS needs an extra two classroooms and this is being pursued by me with the Minister and Tanaiste Ms Mary Coughlan TD.

National issues such as accountability in the banking sector were raised and discussed at length. I got general support expressed  for Government legislation such as  the Dog Breeding Establishment Bill especially from Gillian in Waterside who works in Dogs’ Trust the charity.

I noted the call from residents for the Swords Road to Malahide to be upgraded especially to help pedestrians and cyclists. I am writing to Mr Michael Lorigan the head of transport in Fingal County Council about this. Likewise there was widespread support especially in Seabury for the shutttle bus proposal and I am urging all interested to contact Malahide Coaches’ website to support their appeal to run this service.

The traffic congestion in Malahide Village is one of many reasons which makes it easier to walk, cycle or for the less mobile, a local bus service makes sense. Of course it will only succeed if it is widely used as buses need to make CENTS as well as SENSE in the current climate when Ireland is borrowing €40 million a day to pay for wages and services.

Malahide to host Public Meeting on Climate Change

Published 9 February, 2010 Climate change , Environment , Fingal news , Malahide 1 Comment

Future-Proofing Malahide

What will Climate Change mean for Malahide?

Public meeting

Thursday, 25th February, 8 pm

St. Andrew’s Parish Centre, Church Road, Malahide. (Map)

Tea & Coffee to follow. Admission free.

Prof. John Sweeney Internationally renowned author and recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, Professor of  Geography at NUI Maynooth, Ireland’s foremost expert on climate change.

With an introduction by

Trevor Sargent TD

For more information call Madeleine in the Green Party Constituency office on (01) 890 0360

DOING THE ROUNDS IN MALAHIDE – HEARING VIEWS FROM CAR PARKING LOCALLY TO CUTTING COSTS NATIONALLY 19.11.09

Published 19 November, 2009 Malahide Closed

Last weekend, Minister Trevor Sargent as Dublin North TD took to the streets and housing estates of Malahide to talk about the Programme for Government, growing food in local schools and gardens, grants for home energy saving and the controversy around Council proposals to extend the Bridgefield car park in the grounds of Malahide Castle. Trevor reported on his ’rounds’ as follows:

‘I am glad we put up a Malahide Bridgefield Survey on this website, www.trevorsargent.ie as every other door I knocked on was answered by a resident with strong views on the matter. Mind you the views varied so it will be interesting to see the breakdown of viewpoints when the survey is evaluated.

The most constructive  view, in my opinion, suggested that a good start would be to consult with Malahide Cricket Club and Fingal County Council and residents and other stakeholders about finding space which did not sacrifice the best juvenile pitch available to St. Sylvester’s GAA Club for extra car parking.

Getting around Chalfont, Sonesta, Ard na Mara, the Grove Rd area, The Rise and the Seamount area gave me an interesting range of opportunities to discuss many diverse issues as well as catch up with family and friends who I don’t get to meet as often as I would like. As Minister for Food I had one query about the use of MSG and hydrogenated fat in cooking and food processing. I am following up this query and will be writing to the householder during the coming week.

There is much dismay at the speed and extent of the downturn. Questions such as ‘Where did it all go wrong?’ gave rise to many stimulating discussions. The discussions I felt were of greater benefit however, began with ‘Would this idea I have, help us as a community and as a country to meet our future needs?’.  One lady expressed her exasperation at newspaper stories about certain politicians’ historic expense claims. Yes this is important to put out into the public domain, but it is also important to motivate and inform people about positive measures being undertaken by individuals, communities and Government which ARE providing  jobs, reducing the cost of living and contributing to our collective economic, social and environmental well-being.

Although most of the queries raised will require me to roll up my sleeves to get results (such as the concerns of Aer Lingus pilots at the company plans to outsource their jobs)  others are wholly inspirational. Accounts of parents helping their children’s school, a sports club considering renting out plots on spare land as allotments for the community, cyclists getting together to lobby for the earliest possible construction of a path alongside the now repaired railway viaduct, are all evidence of the ‘can-do’ spirit which emerges during a war or any serious crisis…..which reminds me….. congratulations to Iarnrod Eireann engineers for restoring the Northern Suburban Service way ahead of schedule. All we need to do now is dig ourselves out of this recession….ahead of schedule!

- 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.’

Malahide Bridgefield Survey

Published 13 November, 2009 Community , Malahide Closed

Car Park to replace GAA Pitch?

Fingal County Council have advanced a proposal to extend car parking at the Bridgefiled in Malahide Castle. To do this, they propose to remove the GAA pitch currently located there.

Many will welcome the extra parking spaces as there is clearly a parking problem in Malahide at times. On the other hand, the GAA pitch is regularly used, particularly by the local schools and clubs.

Where do you stand on this? Do you think the GAA pitch should be retained? Or should the extra parking spaces be provided? Take a minute to tell us what you think. Our survey is completely confidential and you can remain anonymous. If you want to be kept up to date on this and other local issues, make sure to give us your email address at the end of the survey form.

Take the survey here.

- 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.

- New DVD for Primary Schools on setting up an Organic Garden

Published 22 October, 2009 Grow Your Own Food , Horticulture , Malahide , Organics Closed
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22 october 2009

MINISTER SARGENT LAUNCHES SCHOOL GARDENING DVD

Minister for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent TD, recently launched an ‘Organic Gardening for Primary Schools’ DVD in JP1010013ohn Paul II National School, Malahide.

The DVD is a practical resource for primary schools that records the planning, development, and maintenance of four different school gardens over an 18-month period.

The Minister said, ‘It is fitting to be launching this DVD in John Paul II National School, the Dublin winner of the ‘Incredible Edibles’ campaign earlier this year. Students taking part in this new project will have a further opportunity to, among other things, learn how food is grown in an enjoyable and rewarding format.’

He continued, ‘A school garden can be a fun way to expand the school curriculum and develop student interest in growing healthy fresh food, creating a wildlife garden and composting. The skills learned can be transferred to the students own homes, thereby benefiting their own health and that of their families.’

- 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.

Can you help?

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

Looking for a lift? Use the Contact Trevor form to get the current list of offers.

Please remember all information published on this list is supplied by unverified visitors to the website. TrevorSargent.ie cannot take any responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any of the information published.

- Out and About in Fingal

Published 21 July, 2009 Community , Farmers markets , Fingal news , Malahide , Swords Closed

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