By Liam Cahill
New website puts Dublin’s young creative community on the map
DCC launched a new website mapping out arts and cultural events across the city including Dublin 4.
The website called yam.ie (Your Arts Map), shows Dubliners how to get to cultural events using interactive services. The Lord Mayor, Naoise O’Muirí launched the website on October 3rd, with Mayor Cathal King of South Dublin County Council.
This exciting new website will provide cultural organisations and individuals with the opportunity to promote their events, projects and activities, said the Lord Mayor.
YAM.ie is completely free to use and provides an interactive Google maps-based online arts and cultural information service for young people all over Dublin.
Donnybrook Development
DCC answered a number of questions in relation to the development of lands on Donnybrook Road.
The plans were discussed at the annual meeting of Dublin City Councilís South East Area meeting. The site which is currently used by the Leinster Rugby, Bective Rangers Football and Lawn Tennis club, and Old Wesley Rugby Club is due to undergo some work.
Councillor Dermot Lacey (Labour) asked the council if the city manager is ìsatisfied with the development, particularly the roughly triangular site to the rear of the ESB Sub Station running towards the River Dodder, he said.
An Bord Pleanála granted permission for the development with some omissions.
National Tree Day
DCC marked National Tree Day 11/10/12 by adding a new Native Tree Trail.
The launch of the new trail took place in Raheny and was launched by the Lord Mayor Naoise O’Muirí. The new trail adds to eight in place so far, including one in Herbert Park in Ballsbridge.
‘Native Tree Trails are a great way for families and schools to learn about native Irish trees. The St. Anne’s trail, like the other seven trails, can be downloaded from the councilís website www.dublincity.ie You can use it to find your way around the park and discover and learn about 15 native Irish trees. These include Scotís Pine, Willow, Holly, Oak and Birch,’ said Lord Mayor O’Muirí who planted a Scot’s Pine in the park on the day.
The trail is part of the council’s Biodiversity Action Plan, which raises awareness about biodiversity and protects and promotes habitats for wildlife throughout the city. DCC has had a Biodiversity Action Plan in place since 2008.
Electric Car Pooling Scheme
After months of debates and consultations DCC have launched a new ecar pooling scheme.
The Lord Mayor Naoise O’Muirí launched the scheme at the Mansion House in late September. The pooling scheme gives employees in the councilís head office access to two Renault Fluence Z.E. electric cars and one Renault Kangoo Maxi Z.E. 5-seater electric van.
The cost of powering an electric vehicle is approximately one tenth of the cost of an equivalent petrol car with carbon emissions being reduced by over 50%î said the Lord Mayor.
Ringsend Park opening and closing times off the table
The opening and closing times of Ringsend Park came under scrutiny at the recent meeting of the Dublin City Council South East Area.
Councillor Gerry Ashe (Labour) posed a question to the Council in relation to reinstating closing times at the park in a bid to mute anti-social behaviour.
The current arrangements have led to a significant increase in anti-social behaviour in the area, she said.
The council decided not to reinstate opening and closing times for the park and will conduct a full review in the coming months.
