Intent: To promote support of artist studios generally, and specifically in Dublin 8.::To lobby for eligibility of developers meeting their 5% planning stipulation by funding art spaces in adjacent locations.::To apply to DCC for contributory refitting costs of a new public arts space in Dublin 8.
Details: Studio and cultural provision, support and funding for artist studios
Email to arrange in-person meeting to update Councillor Moriarty on Pallas activities, Newmarket Yards space and application for capital funding, and advocate for cultural provision in D8 - EmailMeeting with David Dinnigan & Ray Yeates to introduce the work of Pallas Projects, discuss wider subject of support and opportunities for art studios and providers, specific support for Newmarket Yards space, and potential use for 5% planning stipulation towards adjacent arts facilities - MeetingUpdate Cllr. Mannix Flynn regarding application to Department of Arts Stream E capital, and request for DCC match funding - Email
Three meetings took place - on 29 October, 19 November and 4 December to discuss general delivery of social and affordable housing. Second meeting (19 November) also related to the potential to develop Portland Row depot site and adjoining basketball yard. - Meeting
A Phone call was had to discuss the LDA's involvement in the Killinarden project, i.e. construction of 600 homes in Kilinarden, Tallaght, Dublin 24. - Phone callMeetings to discuss affordable housing in the active project, with an address of Cranogue Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11 where 12 homes are under construction. Along with discussions surrounding financing on the upcoming project Parkview Apartments, with a planning reference 3069/22. - Meeting
Joe Lane Director of Services Southern Cross Bray 5 Emails Michael Brennan Director of Services Leighlinbridge and Tullow Carlow 2 emails Angela McEvoy Director of Services Dorans Field Laois 1emailJohn Mulholland CEO Laois CC Portarlington 1 emailDave Dinnigan Director of Services The Elms DCC 2 emails - Email
Intent: Brief Dublin City Council on progress to date in the construction of social, affordable and cost rental homes at the former O'Devaney Gardens site in Dublin 7.
Hard copy of refuge design guidelines document issued by post on 12th December to Minister McEntee, Minister Darragh O'Brien, Oonagh McPhilips and various other persons as indicated under Section 5 below. - LetterResponses to mass communications Activity 1 received included the following: 09/12/2022 Email from Senator Pippa Hackett; 12/12/2022 Email from Senator Fintan Warfield; 12/12/2022 Email from Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill; 09/12/2022 Email from Oonagh McPhillips' office; 20/12/2022 Email received from Senator Roísín Garvey. - Email
Intent: Safe Ireland Event hosted by Airbnb to provide information on sustainable accommodation solutions for victims of domestic violence::Provide information to the Minister on short, medium and long-term issues which arise in the context of Domestic abuse and housing/homelessness
Details: Domestic Violence, Housing and Homelessness
Email from Mary McDermott to the Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien on 2nd August 2022 with a pdf attachment consisting of Safe Ireland's Domestic Abuse and Housing Pathways to Safety and Sustainability brief. Acknowledgment email received on 4th August by the Minister's Private Secretary. - EmailInitial invitation email to the Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien to open the Safe Ireland Airbnb event was sent by Mary McDermott on 28th October. Additional emails ensued between the Minister's office and Safe Ireland confirming the Minister's agreement to speak at the event which was taking place on 24th November. - EmailInitial invitation email to the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to speak at the Safe Ireland Airbnb event was sent by Mary McDermott on 28th October however the Minister declined by text message on 28th October. - Email
