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- 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.

Swords Allotments Survey

Published 2 October, 2009 Fingal news , Grow Your Own Food , Swords Closed
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Help to decide where the Swords Allotments will be.

If you live in or near Swords and are interested in having an allotment, please take a moment to take part in our survey. We want to see allotments in Swords. Tell us where you think they should be located. There are only two questions on the form and it’s completely anonymous. If you want to join our mailing list, make sure to give your email address, but this is completely optional.

Take the survey

This survey will remain open until the end of October. Come back here after that to see the result.

There is at least one proposal to develop private allotments near Swords. If you are a land-owner considering establishing allotments in the area please use the Contact Trevor form to let us know about your plans. We’ll be happy to let anyone interested know about your scheme.

Thanks for taking the time to give your feedback.

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-Applewood to get New Football Pitch

Published 22 September, 2009 Community , Swords Closed
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22 September 2009

MINISTER SARGENT SECURES FOOTBALL PITCH FOR APPLEWOOD

Following representations, Minister Trevor Sargent TD convened a meeting this week between local residents and authorities regarding the wasteland in Applewood, Swords.

Applewood picOfficials from Fingal County Council, the Iveagh Trust and two local representatives met the Minister in his Swords office. It was agreed that the palisade fencing around a nearby site would be removed and cleaned up. Furthermore, to help resolve the problem of young children having to play football on the road, the council have undertaken to cut a parkland area near Thornleigh large enough for a 7-a-side pitch. This would be ideal for children to play football safely away from the busy road.

Also, the Parks Department will be working closely with the Community Department and the landowner to integrate the open space, which is currently fenced off, to be part of a general community facility in co-operation with the adjacent school.

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- Sargent calls for Green Space in Applewood

Published 10 August, 2009 Community , Swords Closed
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10 August 2009

Pictured with Minister Sargent are: Mary Wogan (local residents committee) and Ken Duffy (Green Party Rep. for Swords Ward)

Pictured with Minister Sargent are: Mary Wogan (local residents committee) and Ken Duffy (Green Party Rep. for Swords Ward)

Trevor Sargent TD, Minister for Food and Horticulture, has contacted Fingal County Council regarding the possibility of developing unused land in Applewood, Swords. The Minister recently met with residents of Bramley Terrace in Applewood concerning one such area that has been fenced-off for the last five years, resulting in it becoming derelict and used as a dumping ground.

The Minister said, ‘I have seen at first hand the lack of a safe location for children to play in Applewood. It’s a pity in such a vibrant community that there is no playing area for young people other than the roadway or a bit of grass adjacent to local apartments. I had asked the council to investigate a derelict area at Bramley Terrace with a view to providing a low-cost playing area for local children. Unfortunately, it has transpired that the land in question is privately owned and is not available. I will pursue this matter further with the council, in conjunction with local residents, to ensure a suitable place can be found locally to provide activities for children.’

- Swords Castle to be revealed

Published 7 August, 2009 Swords Closed

7 August 2009

Work on Swords Castle welcomed by Minister Sargent

Minister for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent TD has welcomed confirmation from his colleague Minister John Gormley at the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government that work is finally to begin on demolishing Ryan’s Pub at the end of Swords’ Main Street.

Minister Sargent received the confirmation from the Department of Environment following concerns from constituents who were disappointed with the slow progress of work on site. Work commenced on Thursday 6th. August and is expected to be completed over the weekend.

The Minister said, ‘I understand that the application was referred for assessment under the Planning and Development Act 2000 and further information was sought by way of an Archaeological Impact Assessment in advance of making a decision on the site. Thankfully this has been clarified and work can now begin on making this wonderful castle more visible from the Main Street. This can only be a positive development for Swords.’

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Going, going, gone!

Thanks to Don Reilly for the wonderful photographs.

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- Out and About in Fingal

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

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- Gardaí to act on Illegal Drinking in Holywell

Published 3 July, 2009 Community , Swords Closed
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3 July 2009

Trevor Sargent TD, Minister for Food and Horticulture, has welcomed assurances from An Garda Síochána that they will be taking action on illegal drinking dens in Holywell, Swords.

Image: C.Finn

Image: C.Finn

Minister Sargent was reacting to a Garda statement on the matter, following representations made to him from local residents. Superintendent Mark Curran has confirmed that a member from the Community Policing Unit met recently with the local Residents Association and has assured them of their ongoing monitoring of the area.

There were grave concerns regarding two drinking dens constructed within the estate by youths, where evidence pointed to drink and drug use.

Minister Sargent said, ‘I welcome the prompt response from the Gardaí on this matter and hope that these illegal dens can be removed as soon as possible. Exposure to this kind of behaviour should be eliminated, as this is a young estate with a growing population.’

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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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- Minister Sargent welcomes funding for Swords school

Published 24 March, 2009 Swords Closed
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24 March 2009

Minister for Food & Horticulture Trevor Sargent TD, today welcomed news that St Colmcille’s Girls National School (Chapel Lane Swords) is to receive funding for heating works.

The Minister for Education & Science, Batt O’Keeffe TD, informed Minister Sargent that grant aid has just been approved for this project under the Emergency Works Programme. He confirmed that the Department’s Building Unit would shortly be in contact with the school authorities so that work can commence.

Minister Sargent said, “I’m delighted that St Colmcille’s has been successful with its grant application and hope that this much needed project can be completed as quickly as possible.”

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- No Change to 142 or 43 Bus Services

Published 24 February, 2009 Malahide , Portmarnock , Swords Closed
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24 February 2009

Trevor Sargent Minister for Food and Horticulture, and local TD, has confirmed that there will be no change to the operation of bus routes serving the Holywell Estate and Malahide Road area.

The news follows representations made by the Minister on behalf of concerned residents who had heard that some local bus routes were about to be terminated.

The 142 is popular bus route that travels between Portmarnock and Rathmines, serving Malahide village and Waterside. The 43 also operates on the Malahide Road, travelling between Lower Abbey Street and Swords Business Park.

Paddy Doherty, of Bus Átha Cliath, clarified the situation with the Minister this week. He said that ‘misinformation’ had been put out regarding local routes and confirmed that there will be no change to any bus service in the area.

The Minister said, “I’m delighted that the rumours are unfounded and that these essential bus routes for local commuters are unaffected.”

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