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Friday, September 30, 2022Fingal Chamber: “MetroLink Planning application is great news”
Fingal Chamber strongly welcomes Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s application to An Bord Pleanála for planning permission for the MetroLink. Metrolink is a keystone project for the development of Dublin. MetroLink will open up large parts of Fingal for the development of truly sustainable communities which are built around easy, speedy and clean transport options. MetroLink will allow commuter towns in North Dublin to grow without increasing traffic on the roads to the city centre. Projects such as
Wednesday, August 24, 2022Dublin Airport’s North Runway Opens On Time and On Budget
The recently constructed North Runway at Dublin Airport commenced operations today with the 12.00 departure of Ryanair flight FR1964 to Eindhoven. The €320m North Runway (designated 10L/28R) and associated facilities were delivered on schedule and on budget by daa at no cost to the State. The new runway, located on daa lands some 1.69 kilometres north of Dublin Airport’s existing South Runway, will support the creation of 31,200 new jobs and €2.2 billion in additional economic activity. The development
Wednesday, August 24, 2022Fingal Chamber Welcomes Official Opening of Dublin Airport’s North Runway
New runway heralds a step change in connectivity for Ireland Fingal Chamber is delighted to welcome the official opening of Dublin Airport’s new runway which will significantly enhance Ireland’s connectivity across the globe. The new runway will provide further foreign direct investment opportunities for Ireland and will boost the local and national economy particularly in a post-COVID era. “Dublin Airport is the economic heartbeat of Fingal and Ireland; everyone benefits from its success,” said Fingal
Thursday, July 28, 2022Chambers Ireland Launches Budget 2023 Submission
There are three principal areas which Chambers Ireland has identified the government to focus on:HousingSkills & TalentEnergy Speaking at the launch of their Submission for Budget 2023, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said “For our members there are three interlocking struggles which businesses in Ireland are facing: Housing, talent, and energy dominate the conversations of businesses throughout the county. “Many of the problems we are experiencing arose from the decade of underinvestment
Wednesday, March 30, 2022New trail launched to tempt visitors to Fingal and Dublin's coastal delights
Key locations in Fingal feature as part of a new Dublin Coastal Trail launched today that has been developed to aid tourism businesses along the coast and promote the rich history and vibrancy of Dublin’s coastal towns. The new tourist attraction stretches from Skerries in the north through to Killiney in the south. Easily accessible by rail and encouraging visitors to journey out of the city, the Dublin Coastal Trail bring aims to bring new life to Dublin’s coastline. In showcasing the wide range of
Wednesday, March 16, 2022Council want to talk to public about Fingal’s Draft Development Plan?
Fingal County Council is to hold a series of public consultation events to promote a greater understanding of the Draft Development Plan 2023-2029. A webinar will be held online next Tuesday, March 22, followed by four drop-in events in different locations across the county. At each event staff from the Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department will be available to brief the public and answer questions on the Draft Development Plan. Next Tuesday’s webinar will take place between 7pm
Wednesday, March 02, 2022daa Selects Sisk/Lagan JV To Undertake Dublin Airport €325 million Framework
daa has selected Sisk/Lagan Joint Venture (JV) to undertake its Dublin Airport Airside and Landside civil engineering framework worth over €325 million. This fully integrated JV between respective engineering firms, John Sisk & Son and Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure Ltd will utilise Sisk’s position as the leading building & civil engineering contractor in Ireland and Lagan’s position as a leader in worldwide aviation and airport infrastructure development. The Airside and Landside Lot 1 framework is
Friday, February 25, 2022Eurochambres/Chambers Ireland statement on the Ukraine crisis
Following last night’s European Council summit on the Ukraine crisis, the President of Eurochambres, Luc Frieden, convened an extraordinary meeting of the Eurochambres Board of Directors this morning (25 February 2022), which was attended by Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland. Eurochambres, joined by Chambers Ireland, condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. First and foremost, this unprovoked invasion of a sovereign state puts at risk the security of
Tuesday, February 15, 2022R132 Connectivity Improvements On Way As Planning Permission Granted
Fingal County Council is delighted to announce that full planning permission has been granted to the R132 Connectivity Project by An Bord Pleanála. Fingal County Council is working in conjunction with the National Transport Authority to improve connectivity for the town of Swords and this includes a renewed focus on safe facilities for pedestrians and cyclists on the R132. The R132 Connectivity Project will improve the connectivity and safety of pedestrians and cyclists moving along, and across, the R132
Friday, January 28, 2022First sod turned on Church Fields Link Road and Cycle Network in Mulhuddart
day marked the first step in the construction of new infrastructure at the Church Fields site in Mulhuddart, as the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh turned the first sod on the project. The Church Fields Link Road and Cycle Network will create new connectivity to facilitate the development of the Church Fields Masterplan which will deliver housing, retail and community amenities to support the sustainable growth of Mulhuddart. The walking and cycling element of the infrastructure is funded by the
Monday, January 24, 2022€25.5m funding for Active Travel in Fingal
Fingal County Council has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Transport, that €25.5m in funding has been granted to 44 Active Travel projects across Fingal. The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has allocated these funds as part of a national annual spend of €289 million on walking and cycling infrastructure in 2022. Projects to receive funding include the Skerries Active Travel Plan, St. Cronins Road, the Broadmeadow Way, Seatown
Thursday, January 20, 2022New Director for Housing and Community Development announced
Fingal County Council has announced that Robert Burns will take up the role of Director for Housing and Community Development from next Monday, 24 January. In the position, Robert will be responsible for managing over 6,000 council-owned homes across Fingal as well as overseeing the delivery of 3,640 new homes between 2022 and 2026 to meet the Council’s targets under the Government’s Housing for All plan. He will also oversee community development and a number of other key services including integration
Saturday, January 15, 2022Taoiseach briefed on Our Balbriggan projects during visit
Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD was briefed on the Our Balbriggan Regeneration Plan when he visited the town yesterday for the official launch of the Irish Institute of Music and Song. During a walk from the Our Balbriggan Hub in St George’s Square to Balbriggan Harbour, the Taoiseach, who was accompanied by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, was shown the sites for several major regeneration projects which have received funding from the Urban Regeneration Development
Friday, January 14, 2022Fingal Community Groups invited to apply for Community Activities Funding
Community and voluntary groups in Fingal are invited to apply for funding under the 2022 Community Activities Fund. The Community Activities Fund (CAF) is a once-off fund that provides grants to assist community and voluntary groups with facilities upgrades, equipment purchase and running costs. The CAF is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development with Fingal allocated €301,042 in funding for groups across the county. It was launched before Christmas at a national level by the Minister
Tuesday, December 21, 2021Fingal looks to save on annual energy costs and reduce carbon emissions
Fingal County Council has taken another positive step in its efforts to reduce its energy consumption by engaging an energy services company to deliver significant energy efficiency upgrades for the Civic Offices in Blanchardstown and County Hall in Swords. Lawler Sustainability, which has a multi-disciplinary team of highly qualified Building Services and Green Energy Engineers, has been awarded a €1 million contract to design, install and maintain a suite of energy efficiency measures. The primary
Friday, December 10, 2021New road connecting Fingal and Dublin opens
The brand-new Hole in the Wall Road extension in Fingal has officially been opened today by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien, TD, and the Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland. The €12m project, which was co-funded under the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF), commenced construction in February 2020 and will help to significantly enhance the local transportation network as well as address the anticipated
Thursday, November 18, 2021Judicial system needs significant extra resources to avoid costly infrastructure delays, says Chambers Ireland
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has said today said that our country’s infrastructure ambitions are in serious jeopardy unless significant reform of our under-resourced judicial system is implemented. The chambers of commerce network says that the caseload and scale of activity within the courts is leading to costly delays and improved resourcing and restructuring is needed. Following the publication today of Chambers Ireland’s submission to the Department of Justice’s
Thursday, November 11, 2021Fingal Chamber welcomes commencement of the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority's public consultation on Dublin Airport’s new North Runway
Fingal Chamber of Commerce welcomes the commencement of the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority’s (ANCA) 14-week public consultation process regarding nighttime restrictions on Dublin Airport’s new North Runway. Welcoming this consultation phase in the delivery of North Runway, Fingal Chamber, CEO Anthony Cooney said that now, more than ever it is critically important that the right decision is taken to enable Dublin Airport the operational flexibility to grow so that local and national businesses can build
Wednesday, October 13, 2021Councillors approve Council’s €784m Capital Programme
Councillors have approved Fingal County Council’s €784m three-year Capital Programme which provides for significant investment on projects across the County during period from 2022 to 2024. It represents a €17m increase on the previous Capital Plan with the 2022-2024 programme identifying 237 individual projects with an estimated spend of €783.73m over the three years. The Programme projects a capital spend in 2022 of €237m, followed by €265m in 2023 and a further €282m in 2023. Just over half of the
Thursday, September 09, 2021Fingal County Council launches free outdoor public Wi-Fi across Fingal towns and villages
The Mayor of Fingal, Councillor Seána Ó Rodaigh, the Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Minister Joe O’Brien and the Chairs of the three Area Committees officially launched free outdoor Public Wi-Fi hotspots in towns and villages across Fingal today. A total of 47 Wi-Fi access points have been installed in 18 locations throughout Fingal. There are seven live access points in Swords, with five in Malahide, Howth and Skerries and four in Rush. Donabate and
Thursday, September 09, 2021Council secures €600,000 in Fáilte Ireland funding for permanent Outdoor Dining facility in Howth
An application by Fingal County Council for the provision of a permanent Outdoor Dining facility in Howth has been awarded €600,000 in funding by Fáilte Ireland under the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme. The Council is planning to create an all-weather dining area in the shape of a Viking ship which will be located at Howth Harbour and could be used for both dining and events. The project is one of 38 in 19 counties across Ireland which have received €9million in funding from Fáilte Ireland to create
Wednesday, August 11, 2021Fingal County Council Welcomes New Street Malahide Decision
Fingal County Council welcomes today’s High Court decision to refuse an application for an injunction to reverse the pedestrianisation of New Street in Malahide. The judicial review proceedings are to be dealt with at a later date. The Council pedestrianised New Street to provide a safe outdoor space which facilitated social distancing and outdoor dining in line with Government policy and NPHET recommendations around living with Covid-19. The result was a safe environment for the community to enjoy and go
Monday, July 12, 2021Design Team appointed to Swords Cultural Quarter project
The Swords Cultural Quarter has taken a major step forward with the appointment of the integrated design team which will be led by award-winning architects O’Donnell and Tuomey. The announcement was made at this evening’s monthly meeting of Fingal County Council by County Architect Fionnuala May when she gave councillors an update on the project. With the design team now in place, the project, which was launched in 2016, will now proceed at pace with the Council intending to initiate a Part 8 planning
Monday, May 17, 2021Construction on Snugborough Interchange continues with closure of pedestrian underpass
Fingal County Council has advised people living in the Dublin 15 area that, as part of the construction work on the Snugborough Interchange in Blanchardstown, the existing pedestrian underpass will close today (May 17). This is necessary to complete the works safely. Pedestrians have been advised that a diversion route will be in place over the bridge via the footpaths and controlled interchange. The duration of the closure will be minimised as much as possible. Other works to be carried out in the
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Monday, April 26, 2021Join the Conversation at the Fingal Coastal Way Consultation Webinars
Fingal County Council has commenced a second round of public consultation on the Fingal Coastal Way, the proposed 32km coastal pedestrian and cycle greenway extending from Newbridge Demesne in Donabate to north of Balbriggan. To provide an opportunity for interested parties to give feedback on the potential route options, an online non-statutory public consultation will take place from April 15 to May 27. Due to current public health restrictions on gatherings, it is not possible to hold a traditional,
Monday, February 22, 2021Chambers Ireland Calls for Greater Ambition and Accelerated Pace in Delivering Strategic Infrastructure
Chambers Ireland today (22 Feb 2021) calls on Government to put climate action, urban renewal, and gender equality at the heart of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and National Development Plan. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “The key messages coming from our Network are that Government action must be accelerated and more ambitious. The Irish economy has faced incredible challenges over the past 12 months, the demands that the Brexit process and
Tuesday, February 09, 2021Council appoints BAM to upgrade the Snugborough Interchange at Blanchardstown
Following a competitive tender process, Fingal County Council has appointed BAM Civil Ltd. to undertake the construction of the Snugborough Interchange Upgrade Scheme in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. The project, co-funded by the National Transport Authority, includes the construction of a second bridge over the N3 national primary route as well as new bus lanes, footpaths, protected cycle tracks and traffic lanes giving improved accessibility to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and the Dublin Enterprise Zone
Monday, January 11, 2021Fingal Town and Villages share €190,000 in new funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Fingal Town and Villages share €190,000 in new funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The new funding will support projects in St. Margarets, Balrothery, Rolestown and Lusk. Fingal County Council has been awarded €190,000 in funding by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the 2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The funding is aimed at helping communities respond to COVID-19 through the development of outdoor amenities and the enhancement of public spaces together with an
Tuesday, November 17, 2020Council welcomes feedback on proposed R132 Connectivity Project
Fingal County Council launches public consultation on R132 connectivity project. Fingal County Council, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority seeks to improve connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists across and along the R132. Upgrade works to the R132 in Swords are proposed. These upgrade works will enhance facilities at and between key crossing points along the R132 outlined below, improving connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists travelling both north-south along and east-west
Friday, October 23, 2020Balbriggan re-development boost as Council buys derelict properties
The re-development of key areas of Balbriggan has been given a major boost with the acquisition of several buildings in the town by Fingal County Council. The buildings in question are a group of derelict buildings on Bridge Street, known locally as DeBruns and the Home Nightclub also known as O’Sheas at the Harbour The redevelopment of the Main Street and the Harbour area were identified as being key priorities for the development of the town by many of the 4,000+ local people who took part in the
Friday, September 25, 2020Council to begin €4m scheme to support safer cycling and pedestrian movements
Fingal County Council is to commence the roll out of a €3.9m programme aimed at developing safer infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians in towns and villages across the County. The funding was part of a €55m allocation by the National Transport Authority under the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus Plan to support local authorities’ response to Covid-19 challenges and assist with their work to equip local communities and businesses with improved walking and cycling infrastructure. The first
Monday, September 14, 2020Planning approval for North-South Interconnector good news for energy security and climate action, says Chambers Ireland
Chambers Ireland today (14 September 2020) welcomes the decision by Northern Ireland Minister Mallon MLA to approve planning permission for the North South Interconnector and acknowledges the importance of this infrastructure both in terms of improving energy security and enabling the island to move towards a 70% target of renewable electricity, which is critical in meeting our 2030 targets. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “The economic and health impacts of
Thursday, August 27, 2020Fingal County Council is moving to next phase of delivering free outdoor public WiFi across Fingal towns and villages
Fingal County Council, in partnership with Fingal Dublin Chamber and Magnet Networks, is moving onto the next phase of delivering free outdoor public Wi-Fi to towns and villages across the County over the coming months. A total of 48 hotspots will be installed across 13 locations throughout Fingal and preparatory work will take a major step forward this week. Fingal County Council staff, as well as representatives from Fingal Dublin Chamber and Magnet Networks, will begin visiting local businesses
Thursday, July 30, 2020Council welcomes publication of Emerging Preferred Route for Luas Finglas which has potential to deliver future growth and development
Fingal County Council has welcomed the publication of the Emerging Preferred Route for Luas Finglas, the proposed extension of the Luas Green Line from Broombridge to Charlestown in Fingal, which has the real potential to deliver on Project Ireland 2040’s vision for future growth and development on the northside of the city and in the wider Fingal area. Project Ireland 2040 identifies the needs for reliable, affordable, sustainable and integrated public transport in Dublin. Luas Finglas will provide a
Monday, June 08, 2020Mayor of Fingal officially opens Donabate Distributor Road
The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien, has officially opened the Donabate Distributor Road which was the first project under Rebuilding Ireland’s Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) to reach construction stage. The Road has been opened to traffic since March 6 but, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the planned official opening could not take place. Instead, the unveiling of a commemorative stone, located at the junction of the new road and Hearse Road, was held. Mayor O’Brien
Monday, June 08, 2020Irish Water issues National Water Conservation Order in a bid to safeguard supply for essential purposes
Irish Water has confirmed that a National Water Conservation Order commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban will be in place from Tuesday 9 June until Tuesday 21 July. Four weeks ago, Irish Water urged the public to choose handwashing over power washing as domestic water usage increased as people stayed at home in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Now, the increased domestic demand and increase in commercial demand as businesses are reopening is being exacerbated by warm weather and the widespread emergence
Friday, May 22, 2020Plans are underway to deliver the Broadmeadow Greenway after planning permission granted
Fingal County Council will immediately commence preparations for the construction of the Broadmeadow Greenway after receiving official notification today that An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for the €12m project which will link Malahide and Donabate across the Broadmeadow Estuary. The 6km off-road walking and cycling greenway route will be built jointly by Fingal County Council and the National Transport Authority (NTA) and a spectacular 280 metres long bridge crossing the Broadmeadow
Friday, May 01, 2020Investment of €1.72 million approved for New Projects in Rural Dublin
There is great news for rural areas in Fingal, South Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown with the approval of €1.72 million in funding for nine new projects. The Dublin Rural LEADER Local Action Group (LAG) which oversees the LEADER programme in Rural Dublin approved the investment in projects at an online meeting on Thursday 30th April. The approved projects are in areas of Enterprise and Job Creation, Social Inclusion and Rural Environment. The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Eoghan O’Brien, said about the
