Events & Policies
This page showcases some of the most relevant events and policy decisions that are recent, relevant or of upcoming interest to the local community of Glencullen/Sandyford – or of national interest. If you would like more information, or wish to get helpful insight from a local practising barrister and Green Party councillor who cares for the community, please do not hesitate to contact me – I am here to help, always!
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Apartment Living - in need of a fix?
Summary of the public meeting I held in March 2019, which was entitled “Apartment Living – in need of a fix?”
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Local & Experienced
“I grew up in this area and now live locally with my husband and our three young children.”
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Strategic Housing Development process to end?
Green Party Housing Spokesperson and Councillor for Glencullen/Sandyford Deirdre Ní Fhloinn said: “The Minister for Housing has indicated…Read More
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Minimum standards for rented housing
Your landlord has a legal duty to make sure that your home meets certain minimum physical standards.
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Budget 2020 fails to address our housing crisis
Responding to the housing measures announced in Budget 2020, Green Party Housing Spokesperson Deirdre Ní Fhloinn said: “The Government has failed to provide affordable housing options and to stop the flow of families and individuals”…
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Commuters Charter
The Green Party has recently launched the Party’s Commuters’ Charter – measures to help improve the lives of people commuting
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Supporting Cycling
‘I was delighted to get out and protect a local cycle lane with dedicated cycling advocates IBIKEDUBLIN’
Nurturing Change
Deirdre recently co-authored the Motion on Building Standards and Consumer Protection - making a substantial contribution to the ‘Safe as Houses’ report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government.
Community Priorities
Deirdre is in favour of developing safe cycling/walking routes, protecting green spaces, acting agaist climate change and supporting provision of high-quality housing for the area.
Locally Focused
A practising barrister and Green Party councillor for Glencullen/Sandyford. She has worked in the local area (and nationally) to seek long-term solutions for home owners dealing with defects. Her 2019 public meeting on apartment defects was very well received by the residents who attended
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