Parents in Ireland can take up to seven weeks paid Parents Leave and Benefit, as part of new measures introduced by Green Party Minister Roderic O’Gorman. The measures will see the number of weeks that parents can take time off work, with financial support from the State, increase from five weeks to seven weeks. Local StillorganContinue reading “Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Greens welcome increase in paid parental leave”
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Greens welcome maternity leave for Councillors
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Greens today welcome Cabinet approval to draft a general scheme which will allow for the provision of maternity leave to Councillors across the country. The scheme offers the choice to appoint an individual as a temporary substitute in the place a Councillor who takes a period of maternity-related absence or is absent dueContinue reading “Greens welcome maternity leave for Councillors”
Mount Anville Site
I am delighted that today the Council approved the sale of the Mount Anville site in Mount Merrion to allow for a permanent home for Gaelscoil Laighean and the development of social and affordable housing. The parents and teachers of Gaelscoil Laighean have long campaigned for a permanent site for the school. The finalising ofContinue reading “Mount Anville Site”
Apply now for school bike parking
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has opened applications for cycle and scooter parking facilities in schools across the County. All schools in the have been contacted and requested to apply for funding. If you feel that your school would benefit from cycle and/or scooter parking facilities, then please contact your school and ask them to apply. The deadline for applications is the 16th March 2022. This fundingContinue reading “Apply now for school bike parking”
Season’s Greetings
With the end of the year fast approaching, I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year – and to thank you for your support over the past year and for your continued support going forward. Some important information regarding the upcoming Christmas period: I can be contactedContinue reading “Season’s Greetings”
Breastfeeding in County Development Plan
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 placesContinue reading “Breastfeeding in County Development Plan”
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. ThisContinue 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 isContinue 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 PartyContinue reading “Ireland’s first “science candidate” launches bid for Seanad seat”
Eva Dowling 