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Climate Action Day

Climate Action Day

I was delighted in my role as Leas-Cathaoirleach to meet primary school pupils from the area on World Climate Action Day who presented me with letters outlining their concerns for the future of the planet. I fully support our county’s climate action plan and believe that we can all play our part.

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Tree Planting

Tree Planting

We all have a role to play in tackling climate change and I had the privilege of addressing the pupils of Oatlands Primary School in Stillorgan on this issue during National Tree Week in March this year. I was also privileged to be asked to raise their Green Flag for...
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Graffiti

Graffiti

Graffiti is a pet hate of mine and is sadly visible across the county. I have attended graffiti removal training and DLRCC have removal kits available to residents’ associations. Graffiti is a form of vandalism and its removal costs the County Council money that...
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Tackling Litter

Tackling Litter

Climate change is a key concern globally but we can all play our part locally. To date, I have put a strong emphasis on local participation by encouraging others and taking part myself in the various clean-up events around the county. I am delighted to join other...
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Green Waste

Green Waste

Over the last number of years, I have highlighted the ongoing problems of illegal green waste dumping of grass, hedge cuttings and leaves. There are facilities in Ballyogan Civic Recycling Park for garden waste.

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