Intent: Discussion on NPF and Housing targets as applicable to Dublin City Council with a focus on the delivery of apartments both public and private. Ongoing viability challenges.
Details: Meeting with DCC ( Richard Shakespeare, Anthony Flynn, Mick Mulhern, Emer Uí Fhátharta) Wood Quay at 2.30pm
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
James Benson met with Kevin Dillon from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to discuss the draft revisions to the National Planning Framework and the implementation of the Planning & Development Act. - MeetingJames Benson, Gerald Hoare, and Aidan McLernon attended the opening of Blessington Park, hosting Leonara Earls, Ed Timmins, Jason Mulhall, Patsy Glennon, Gerry O'Neill, and Avril Cronin. Simon Harris, Jennifer Whitmore, and John Brady were also invited to attend. - Event / ReceptionMichael Stanley and James Benson met with AnnMarie Farrelly, Matthew McAleese, and Paul Carroll from Fingal County Council to provide a progress update on construction sites in Fingal. - Meeting
Intent: Calling for the new government to take decisive action in six critical areas in their new programme for governmentTackling child homelessness Expanding universal school meals Strengthening youth mental health services Reducing assessment waiting lists Developing accessible play spaces Enhancing digital safety
Email with pdf of Manifesto attached - EmailSocial media on X, Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin over period mid-December 2024 to mid-January 2025. Text and graphics. - Social Media