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McAuliffe Welcomes Solar Panel Pilot Under Warmer Homes Scheme and Calls for Expansion
Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West, Paul McAuliffe, has welcomed confirmation from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) that solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are now…
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LOCAL FOOTBALL CLUBS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE LOCALLY
Paul McAuliffe, TD for Dublin North West, has urged that local football clubs should be allowed to continue competing locally in north Dublin, following the recent development of…
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Welcome news as Jennie's Law to be approved by Cabinet
Today I welcome the development that Jennie’s Law is due to be brought to Cabinet tomorrow. The legislation which McAuliffe has supported in recent years, seeks to protect people…
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Closure of Griffith Ave and Finglas Sorting office is unacceptable
An Post must stop the closure of the Griffith Avenue and Finglas sorting offices, following confirmation of plans to move the service to North City Business Park, by the postal…
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Whitehall College site must be added to derelict sites register
Call for Former Whitehall College Building on the Swords Road, to be added to the derelict sites register. In Correspondence with the Derelict Sites section of Dublin City…
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Agreement on Finglas Luas clears the way for project construction
'Today's decision to drop legal proceedings against the Luas Finglas extension puts the project on track' — Paul McAuliffe TD.
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Issues with the Postal Service in Dublin North-West
17th November 2025 - In recent weeks, I have heard from a number of people living in the Grove Park area on issues with local post delivery. Separately, I met with various…
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Bus Connects in Dublin 9 and 11
5th November 2025 - Yesterday, after 3 weeks of emails and calls about the new sus services in our area, I tabled a Topical Issue on the roll out of Phase 7 of Bus Connects in…
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Planning Approval for the Finglas Luas Extension
30th October 2025 - I welcome today's decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant the railway order for the Finglas Luas project. The transport project involves an extension of…
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Fireworks in Dublin North-West
🎆 Fireworks in Dublin North West Recently in the Dáil, I raised the issue of illegal fireworks in Dublin North West. Time and time again I hear from people across the constituency…
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Cross-Party Briefing with Debra Ireland
24th of October 2025 - I recently held an AV Room briefing in Leinster House with Debra Ireland for Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas. Debra Ireland does incredible work for…
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Bus Route Changes in Dublin North-West
🚌 Bus Route Changes in Dublin North West 24th of October 2025 - Phase 7 of the Bus Connects project rolled out across Dublin North West on Sunday. These changes include the…
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Update on Jennie's Law
23rd of October 2025 - I am pleased to welcome the recent announcement by Government on the Cabinet approval of #JenniesLaw. I commend the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan,…
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Students from St. Michael's Holy Faith Visit Leinster House
Students from St. Michael's Holy Faith Visit Leinster House TD for Dublin North West Paul McAuliffe was delighted to have St Michael's Holy Faith, Finglas in Leinster House on…
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Finglas Village 5-Arm Junction
The draft design for the improvements to the ‘5-arm junction’ in Finglas village has been approved and will be subject to public consultation. The design provides for a new plaza…
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Finglas Library
Finglas Library I was so pleased to get a sneek peak at the new Finglas Library on August 15th. It has so many great spaces and facilities and much needed accessiblity for those…
Read moreHeat Your Home
Heat Your Home Do you know a couple over 70 earning less than €52,000 or €26,000 as an individual. They may be eligible for a payment to help heat their home of €924 this winter.…
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Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day Well done to all the residents in Wadelai / Hillcrest & District Residents' Association for organising an amazing family fun day and great weather too on September…
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Bus changes in Finglas, Glasnevin and Ballymun
Bus changes in Finglas, Glasnevin and Ballymun BUS ROUTE CHANGES We have been informed by the NTA that following bus routes are scheduled to be removed 9, 83, 140, 13, 4,11,…
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Additional funding for St. Canice's Graveyard, Finglas
TD Paul McAuliffe for the Dublin North West informed on the morning of the 6th of April, that an additional €100,000 has been approved for St Canice’s Graveyard, Finglas through…
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St. Kevin's Football Club Renaming
On March 8th, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe attended the Saint Kevin's Boys FC name change to St Kevin's Football Club. A big change for the club and a long…
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New Meakstown Community Centre
New Meakstown Community Centre Recently the community in Meakstown turned the sod on the new state-of -the-art community centre. Thanks to Mayor Howard Mahony for doing the…
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Santry Greenway
Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council recently held public consultations on the future of the Santry river greenway. Their aim is to have an attractive river landscape or…
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Ballymun Expo
A brilliant afternoon on the 13th of September at the Ballymun Community Expo. Well done to all the groups and stands and to the Dublin City Council - Finglas/Ballymun community…
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GP Visit Cards
From the 11th of September, 215,000 are newly eligible for GP visit cards The income thresholds have increased as follows: In this first phase, the weekly income threshold for a…
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Old Persons Expo
Old Persons Expo A fantastic afternoon at the older persons expo in #Finglas on September 8th. Great to see so many different groups and a good attendance.
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Recovery Month
I was delighted to help launch Recovery Month for the Finglas Cabra Drug & Alcohol Task Force and Ballymun Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force Recovery looks different for everyone…
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Courtlands Family Fun Day
Courtlands Family Fun Day The rain went away and the sun came out for the Courtlands Family Fun Day. Well-done to all the organisers and thanks to the sponsors. I made a quick…
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Swords Road Bus Corridor
Swords Road Bus Corridor Thanks to everyone one who dropped in to Home Farm for our public information meeting on the Swords Road Core Bus Corridor If you live along the route…
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Visit to Rediscovery Centre
Visit to Rediscovery Centre Delighted to welcome our Dublin Spokesperson Cormac Devlin TD and Colette O'Sullivan to the Rediscovery Centre, the national centre for the circular…
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Finglas Mens Shed Visit
Finglas Mens Shed Visit I was delighted to drop up to the Finglas Mens Shed this afternoon. The group do fantastic work and provide an important outlet for men in the area.…
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Tidy Towns Visit
Tidy Towns Visit I was delighted to support Finglas Tidy Towns at their annual plant sale this morning.
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Minister Butler Visits Anam Cara
It was great to visit Anam Cara and Le Cheile Day Centre in Ballygall with Minister Mary Butler. Helping Older People to age in place and continue living independently with the…
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Dual Diagnosis Plan
Dual Diagnosis Plan In May, I attended the launch of the new dual diagnosis plan , which includes a new National Centre for dual diagnosis in Dublin North West and an adolescent…
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Future Football Funding
Future Football Funding It was great to get a presentation on the future of football funding in Ireland from PFAI Thanks to Roberto Lopes, Bren Clarke, Lisa Fallon and Conor Hoey…
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Welcoming the Mother of Divine Grace Student Council to Leinster House
Welcoming the Mother of Devine Grace Student Council to Leinster House TD Paul McAuliffe for the Dublin North West had the pleasure of welcoming the student council from Mother of…
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Finglas Luas update
Finglas Luas update Public reps were recently given a presentation by the Finglas Luas team with updates on the preferred route realignment as well as proposed station and track…
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Conservation of St. Canice's Graveyard
Public reps and key stakeholders received an update from the team looking after the conservation of St Canice’s graveyard in #Finglas this week. Over €230000 has been spent on the…
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Opening of Reeezan Family Practice
Opening of Reeezan Family Practice Dropped in to the official opening of the Reeezan Family Practice. A great new medical and wellness centre on St Pappin Road.
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Shared Island Fund
Shared Island Fund I got great news that the application by Axis Ballymun and East Belfast Mission to the #SharedIslandFund has been successful. It will bring together young…
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Jamestown Lands Masterplan Consultation Extended
Following a vote in 2021 by Councillors to rezone the area, Dublin City Council has prepared a draft Masterplan for the Jamestown Industrial Estate lands, bordered by Jamestown…
Read moreJamestown Lands Masterplan Published
The draft Masterplan is being placed on public display for 4 weeks from 27th March to 24th April 2023. Members of the public and interested parties are invited to make comments…
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Unveiling of New Leaf Monument in Finglas
At the unveiling of the new leaf monument by Finglas Tidy Towns last week on Seamus Ennis Road. The leaf was donated by PACE and supported by Dublin City Council. The tidy towns…
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Fuel Allowance threshold increase for over 70's
The fuel allowance income threshold for over 70’s has dramatically increased as part of budget 2023. People aged 70 and over can now earn up to €500 a week or €1000 as a couple…
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Taoiseach confirms €2 Million to address issues raised in Ballymun A Brighter Future Report
An Taoiseach, Micheal Martin has confirmed an allocation of €2 Million to support initiatives and projects which will help address the issues raised in the Ballymun A Brighter…
Read moreCity Neighbourhood Awards 2002
Have you or your Residents Association/Environmental Group been working extra hard to make your neighbourhood clean and colourful over the last few months? Do you have a…
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McAuliffe welcomes publication of information brochure on Finglas Primary Care Centre site
Fianna Fáil T.D for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe, has welcomed the publication of an information brochure to inform the public of the future development plans of the block of…
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Welcome agreement to deliver two new second level schools in Dublin 9
Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe, has welcomed today’s announcement by Ministers Foley and Harris that an agreement between the Department of Education and the…
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Balcurris Park to receive significant upgrade through the Sláintecare Healthy Communities
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has confirmed that Balcurris Park is to receive a significant upgrade through the Sláintecare Healthy Communities. Welcoming the news…
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Government reaffirms commitment to Metro Link
Fianna Fáil T.D for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe , has welcomed the governments firm commitment to the MetroLink project following the publication of the National Development…
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A full return to office by public service would be a major missed opportunity to be climate brave
Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe, has said that a full return of employees to the office next month would be a missed opportunity. Deputy McAuliffe commented,…
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Oireachtas Housing Committee launch 'Interim Report on Homelessness'
Fianna Fáil T.D for Dublin North West, and Vice Chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee, Paul McAuliffe, has welcomed the publication of the interim report on homelessness. The…
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Council must not forget Dublin’s urban villages when spending Government's outdoor seating grants
This week the government announced €17 million to support those in the hospitality industry to create outdoor seating areas. The grants will be available to individual businesses…
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McAuliffe calls for a walk in test centre in Dublin North West
Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe, has called for a walk-in test centre to be established in Dublin North West. Temporary walk in testing clinics were announced…
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Santry village deserves its fair share of €740K development levies
Calls for investment in Santry village following information on €740K in development levies.
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Review of National Development plan submission
Submission to Minister Michael McGrath as part of the review to renew the National Development Plan.
Read moreMcAuliffe Welcomes Publication Of 'Ballymun – A Bright Future' Report
Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe has welcomed the publication of ‘Ballymun – a Brighter Future’ by Andrew Montague. The report was commissioned by Dublin City…
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McAuliffe welcomes €49 million for Cycling and Walking projects
Welcomes €49 million allocation to Dublin City Council for cycling and walking projects.
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LDA Bill: no more excuses for lack of public housing on public land
Welcomes passage of the Land Development Agency Bill.
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Calls for discussion on banning online political advertising
At the joint Oireachtas Committee on the Electoral Reform Bill, raised the question of banning paid political advertising online.
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Fagin's Law will prevent local children being used in drug trade
Welcomes publication of Fagin's Law, a new Bill outlawing the use of children in the drug trade.
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McAuliffe welcomes the General Scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill
Changes will drag Ireland's elections laws out of the last century.
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Core Bus Corridor Project submission
Submission to the Core Bus Corridor Project — feedback on enforcement, design and access.
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Good news for third level students
Students to receive a €250 top-up in their grant before Christmas.
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Christmas Bonus to be paid to over 1.6 million people
Christmas Bonus will be paid the week beginning 7th December.
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Meeting with the Minister of State for Justice, James Browne
Met with Minister James Browne to discuss progress of the Road Traffic Act and scrambler bike legislation.
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A Link to the Scrambler Bikes Bill
Introduced first piece of new legislation to combat scrambler and quad bikes illegally used in public places.
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Confirmation of 2021 start for MetroLink planning process
NTA confirms airport railway link will be submitted to the new planning system in 2021.
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New COVID 19 testing centre for Dublin 11 & 9
Welcomes news that a mobile testing centre will be set up in Dublin North West.
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Gyms should remain open in any new restrictions
Calls for gyms to remain open in any new COVID restrictions.
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Budget supports for Self Employed
Budget 2021 measures to support self-employed people impacted by the pandemic.
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Additional funding for Dublin libraries
Additional funding of €98,468.14 for Dublin City Council libraries.
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Medical cards extended to 56,000 over 70s
Welcomes the move to extend medical cards for over 56,000 people over the age of 70.
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The Rainy Day Fund should be used during COVID 19
Given the impact of COVID-19, the €1.5 billion Rainy Day Fund should be used in Budget 2021.
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Calls for mobile testing centre in Dublin North West
Calls for mobile and walk-in COVID testing in Ballymun at the Special Olympics centre.
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Taoiseach's comments on self-employed workers
Welcomes the Taoiseach's plan to support self-employed workers in COVID-impacted sectors.
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An Garda Síochána to bring forward Operation Tombola
Welcomes decision by An Garda Síochána to bring forward Operation Tombola.
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Funding for Disabled Persons Grants
Minister O'Brien approves €18 million in funding for the Disabled Persons Grant Scheme.
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Illegal Fireworks Plague in Dublin City
Dublin already seems awash with fireworks — what will it be like by October?
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McAuliffe Welcomes Planned Dart Expansion to Hart's Corner and Broombridge
Welcomes news of public consultation for DART+ West from Hart's Corner and Broombridge.
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Extension to St. Aidan's CBS in Whitehall
Minister for Education Norma Foley announces extension to St. Aidan's CBS in Whitehall.
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