We’ll be in Swords tomorrow, and we’re confident of a good turnout.
If you want to lend a hand contact Joe at 087 6815811
Congratulations to Brian Wilson and all the Greens who worked so hard on all 13 campaigns in the North.
I’m sure there will be lots of celebrations this evening.
Skerries pier continues to languish in neglect. This must be remedied as part of a programme for developing the commercial and leisure potential of the harbour area in a balanced and sensitive way, compatible with the character of the town.
Greens want older people to get the help they need, within their homes/community, at every stage of increasing dependency. Thus we have 4 objectives :
- Better provision of services to the elderly within their own homes and support for those who care for them.
- Construction of sheltered housing for the elderly. Greens in Government will do whatever is necessary to see this aim delivered in a convenient location in the town.
- Delivery of a new day-care centre for the elderly.
- The construction of a nursing home for the elderly.
The Greens are aware of the increasing demand for places in Skerries schools. St. Michael’s House also needs new premises. We will continue the fight for new schools to be built in new developments, as we have done successfully in the Kelly’s Bay extension. However, Greens in Government will also tackle the underlying problem here: the lack of a proper planning system which would ensure the correctly timed installation of social infrastructure in new developments. We believe that a school place should be provided for every child who needs it, where and when they need it.
The Green Party is very critical of Dublin Bus regarding the unreliable service on the No. 33 busroute. Overcrowding on the trains is still a major problem, although we have achieved some improvements (e.g. punctuality, better night services, Sunday trains). In government, the Green Party promises a major shake-up in public transport. Trevor Sargent T.D. and Councillor Joe Corr will be seeking a radical and determined overhaul of the 33 bus service. They will demand an an upgrade in train frequency in Skerries, as part of the promised DART service to Balbriggan. Greens in government connect the Metro to the Northern Line at Donabate. Skerries residents will be able to reach the airport by train.
Cycling in Skerries must be promoted, for both children and adults. The quality of many road edges is so bad that cyclists have to manouvre further out towards the centre of the road. This is an issue for Fingal County Council. There is a lack of access for cyclists in parks throughout Fingal, including Ardgillan.
Speeding cars are a danger to walkers in some areas, such as Barnageera. This must be tackled though traffic calming, road planning, and enforcement.
