Today my motion to include references to safe, public breastfeeding spaces in the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan passed unanimously. The pandemic has highlighted how challenging it is to breastfeed in our public spaces.Many parents found it hard to feed their babies while out and about during lockdown, with all amenities and public placesContinueContinue reading “Breastfeeding in County Development Plan”
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Roebuck Road Cycle Lane
It is great news that Roebuck Road is to get bollards to protect the cycle lane. It will finally be safer for pedestrians and cyclists. I have worked with the Council and locals to fight for this change. Residents have been frustrated with illegally parked cars and unsafe cycle lanes for far too long. ThisContinueContinue reading “Roebuck Road Cycle Lane”
Childcare facilities in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown
Today, my motion ensuring childcare facilities must be completed in a development, prior to residents moving in, has passed in the Council. I submitted this motion in response to the childcare crisis being felt by families across Dún Laoghaire Rathdown. I, like many parents, have struggled in securing childcare. This shortage in childcare spaces isContinueContinue reading “Childcare facilities in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown”
Professor Sam McConkey discusses the Coronavirus
Today I asked Professor of infectious diseases, Samuel McConkey, Royal College of Surgeons about how the Coronavirus is more than a medical problem.
Ireland’s first “science candidate” launches bid for Seanad seat
The Green Party’s Eva Dowling has officially launched her bid for a Seanad seat today (26.02.20), running as Ireland’s first ever “science candidate”. Cllr. Dowling MSc– who was elected to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council on her first attempt last year – is running on the NUI panel for the Seanad election. A Green PartyContinueContinue reading “Ireland’s first “science candidate” launches bid for Seanad seat”