Mycolleague Cllr Brian Dennehy and I have received a notice from Fingal County Council in relation to an application the council has received from received from Black Raven Pipe Band for permission to temporarily close a road in the Lusk area.The closure is to facilitate the Fingal Pipe Band Championships.
It is proposed that the road will be closed from 9.00am until 7.00pm Saturday 6th May 2017. The road in question is: The R127, Lusk Relief Road, from the Skerries Road roundabout to the pedestrian traffic lights at the junction of Raheny Close. Alternative routes available for vehicular traffic are as follows: Motorist travelling from Skerries on the R127 heading towards Blakes Cross/Swords are to travel through Lusk Village via the Dublin Road joining the R127 again. Motorists travelling from Blakes Cross/Swords on the R127 heading towards Skerries are to travel through Lusk Village via the Dublin Road joining the R127 again. Motorists travelling from Rush on the R128 heading towards Skerries, should continue on the R128/Station Road into the village of Lusk, following the road to the right, onto the Dublin Road/R127 towards Skerries. For traffic from the Lusk Village housing estate diversions are via the Dublin Road or the Raheny Roundabout. Local access for residents and business will be maintained at all times. Any person may lodge an objection in writing with the Senior Executive Officer, Operations Unit, Fingal County Council, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 to arrive no later than 4.00p.m on Thursday 13th April 2017. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Darragh O’Brien TD has said increased resources are required to alleviate the regular lengthy delays being experienced by passengers entering Ireland through Dublin Airport.
The Deputy made his comments in light of information he received through a Parliamentary Question which he tabled to the Minister for Justice and Equality in the Dáil earlier this month. “Last year, Dublin Airport welcomed almost 28 million passengers, reaching record high numbers and while the Minister has informed me directly that the maximum number of staff is on duty during times of peak arrival, this does not seem to be the case. “Some of the very many people across the country that use the airport on a weekly basis to commute for work or business have shared their frustration that this is happening too regularly. I recently experienced this first-hand as I waited for almost an hour in a lengthy queue at immigration in Dublin Airport. “While there are a number of factors that may impact the length of time spent waiting for clearance at immigration, the number of personnel allocated to process the passports of those entering Ireland is simply not enough. “More measures must be put in place to improve the queue times for arriving passengers through immigration control at Dublin Airport. I understand that new e-gates will be introduced over the coming months; this needs to go ahead without any further delay. “Particularly as we embark on a busy summer peak season and Ireland continues to attract large numbers of tourists, the Minister must ensure that the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, together with the Dublin Airport Authority are given every support to guarantee that there are no longer significant delays at immigration," he concluded. My colleague Cllr Darragh Butler and I have received a noctice from Fingal County Council in relation to an order the council has issued temporarily closing a road in the Swords area following an application from Eir for the purpose of carrying out upgrade works to the Eir Network.
The road will be closed from 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday 24th April until Saturday 29th April 2017. The road in question is: Surgalstown Road, Swords. Alternative routes available for vehicular traffic are as follows: Motorists travelling northbound from L3140 Toberburr to Mount Ambrose or westbound on L3150 from Nevinstown wishing to use Surgalstown Road, should turn north onto L3145 Balcultry Road then take a left turn at the Junction of the R125/Balcultry Road Junction (Lispopple Cross) onto the R125,then take the left turn onto L7255 The Rath Lane. Motorists travelling eastbound along the L7250 Surgalstown Road wishing to use Surgalstown Road, should turn left onto L7255 The Rath Lane and take the right turn onto the R125, at the sign for Swords, then take the right turn at R125/ Balcultry Road Junction (Lispopple Cross) onto L3145 Balcultry Road. Motorists travelling southbound on the L3145 Balcultry Road wishing to use Surgalstown Road, should continue on the L3140 towards Toberburr taking the right turn onto L7245 for Laurestown heading westbound to the junction with the R122. Turn right onto R122 head north then turn right onto L7250. Motorists travelling southbound on L7255 The Rath Lane wishing to use Surgalstown Road, should turn right onto the L7250 Surgalstown Road to the R122 junction. Take a left at the R122 junction heading southbound, turn left onto L7245 for Laurestown heading eastbound, turn left onto L3140 Toberburr to Mount Ambrose head north. Local access for residents and businesses will be maintained at all times. My colleague Cllr Darragh Butler and I have received a notice from Fingal County Council in relation to an application the council has received from from Eir for permission to temporarily close a road in the Swords area for the purpose of carrying out upgrade works to the Eir Network.
It is proposed that the road will be closed from 8.00am to 5.00pm Tuesday 2nd May until Friday 5th May 2017. The road in question is: L7255, The Rath Lane, Swords. Alternative routes available for vehicular traffic are as follows: • Motorists travelling southbound along the R125 wishing to use L7255 The Rath Lane should continue along the R125, then take a right turn at the junction of the R125/L3145 Balcultry Road (Lispopple Cross), then continue onto the L3140 and continue onto the L7250 Surgalstown Road. • Motorists travelling westbound along the R125 wishing to use L7255 The Rath Lane should continue along the R125, then take a left turn at the junction of the R125/R122 at the sign for St Margarets, then take a left turn onto the L7250 at the sign for the L7250. Alternatively then take a left turn at the junction of the R125/L3145 Balcultry Road (Lispopple Cross), then continue onto the L3140 and continue onto the L7250 Surgalstown Road. • Motorists travelling northbound along the L7250 Surgalstown Road wishing to use L7255 The Rath Lane should continue along the L7250 Surgalstown Road, then take a right turn onto the R122 at the Stop sign, then take a right turn at the junction of the R122/R125 at the Stop sign. • Motorists travelling southbound along the L7250 Surgalstown Road should continue along the L7250 onto L3145 Balcultry Road, then take a left turn at the junction of the R125/L3145 Balcultry Road onto the R125. Local access for residents and businesses will be maintained at all times. Any person may lodge an objection in writing with the Senior Executive Officer, Operations Unit, Fingal County Council, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 to arrive no later than 4.00p.m on Thursday 13th April 2017. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & Trade Darragh O’Brien TD has said he is appalled at events in Stockholm, in which a truck was driven in to a crowd, resulting in a number of fatalities.
Deputy O’Brien commented, “This bears all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack and I want to take this opportunity to offer my condolences to those killed and injured in this attack. This, if proven to be a terrorist attack, is a horrendous act of violence which has come so soon after a similar incident in London. Unfortunately, we once again have been given a reminder of the challenges we face in combatting terrorism and extremism. “Our thoughts today are with the people of Sweden at this terrible time”. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Trade, Darragh O’Brien TD has said that he is appalled by reports of a suspected chemical attack in the Northwestern province of Idlib in Syria, which has claimed the lives of dozens of people, including children. There are further reports that the hospital treating those injured in the attack has been bombed.
“The use of chemical weapons is abhorrent and a violation of international law. Unfortunately, there have been numerous other reports, including an investigation by the United Nations, indicating that chemical weapons are being used in Syria and yet very little seems to have been done to stop such flagrant breaches of international law," he commented. “While it is yet unclear as to who is responsible for this attack, the international community must do more to protect civilians in Syria. Strong words and platitudes are not enough and there must be real repercussions for those who knowingly and willingly commit such heinous crimes. “Since this war began in 2011 hundreds of thousands have lost their lives and millions have been forced to flee to neighbouring countries. The people of Syria continue to be subjected to the most unspeakable and inhumane atrocities and it is incumbent upon the international community to do more to try and prevent the deaths of more innocent victims." |
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