Intent: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is uniquely positioned to host Ireland’s first Coastal Innovation District, building on its access to the sea, harbour infrastructure, and nearby research institutions. Withstrong links to UCD, IADT, and Trinity, the area can drive innovation in blue economy sectors like offshore renewables and marine tech. Budget 2026 should support this vision through targeted investment and public-private partnership incentives.
Details: Support development of a Coastal Innovation District
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is uniquely positioned to host Ireland’s first Coastal Innovation District, building on its access to the sea, harbour infrastructure, and nearby research institutions. With strong links to UCD, IADT, and Trinity, the area can drive innovation in blue economy sectors like offshore renewables and marine tech. Budget 2026 should support this vision through targeted investment and public-private partnership incentives. - Email
Intent: Invitation issued to Local Representatives and Council Officials who represent DunLaoghaire Rathdown County to and event showcasing the best in business in DLR
Invitation issued to Local Representatives and Council Officials who represent DunLaoghaire Rathdown County to and event showcasing the best in business in DLR - Email
Intent: DLR Chamber urges DLR Co Co to take a holistic approach to Housing and retain current LPT levels, and not to increase LPT. A holistic approach to Housing in DLR must be taken, in terms of planning, affordability and issues such as childcare, as well as increasing revenues coming to DLR Co Co. This holistic approach must not negatively impact on current DLR citizens who already pay some of the highest property taxes in Ireland, regardless of age profile.
DLR Chamber urges DLR Co Co to take a holistic approach to Housing and retain current LPT levels, and not to increase LPT. A holistic approach to Housing in DLR must be taken, in terms of planning, affordability and issues such as childcare, as well as increasing revenues coming to DLR Co Co. This holistic approach must not negatively impact on current DLR citizens who already pay some of the highest property taxes in Ireland, regardless of age profile. - EmailEmail
Intent: To provide project updates on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project
Details: Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
Briefing provided to Deputy Barry Ward regarding progress on Dublin Array. - MeetingCllr. Tuite reached out to the Dublin Array team to outline she would be posting content on social media explaining the project to members of the public. Our team answered some questions from her about the project. - Informal communicationDublin Array project update with DLR Green Party Councillors. - Meeting
Intent: Deeper consultation of local community and analysis of business impacts in relation to active travel proposals ::Communicate views of local residents on impact of cycle lane construction in the neighbourhood and on future active travel plans::More democratic representation on implementation of active travel infrastructure in DLR
Details: Promoting community consultation on local planning housing and traffic issues
Intent: Continuation of this service through long term, mainstream statutory support.
Details: Crosscare's Youth Information Service wrote to a wide range of TDs on 17th of April 2025 seeking support for the continued work of the 'Youth Information Online Chat Service' - an initiative of Crosscare, YMCA Cork, Youth Work Ireland and Spunout offering information, advice and guidance to young pe, ...
Intent: To provide project updates on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project
Details: Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
Briefing provided to DLRCC senior leadership team on progress of the Dublin Array Project. - MeetingHosted a 'People and Skills in the Supply Chain' Workshop in Royal Marine Hotel to discuss key challenges in Irish offshore wind industry and showcase potential of Dublin Array Project. - Event / ReceptionMeeting with DETE officials on Dublin Array Project and implementation of DETE's Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy. - Meeting
Intent: Showcasing Businesses Success Stories to the Council, National and Local Government Representatives. Increasing awareness, recognising and highlighting business excellence across all business sectors - private, public and charity. Rewarding business initiatives which in turn increases footfall into the area
Details: Showcasing Businesses Success Stories to the Council, National and Local Government Representatives
Intent: Post Budget Breakfast Briefing with Minister for Finance Jack Chamber to discuss economic development items concerning Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and the impact and benefits of the budget on businesses
Details: Lobbied Minister Jack Chambers to Meet Business Owners of DLR Chamber for Post Budget Briefing
requested that all elected council officials vote for STAG submission that the exsisting and new Traveller sites remain included on the Dlr 2025 -2029 TAP programme - Letter
