KENNY WELCOMES COMPLETION OF NABCO REFURBISHMENT OF GREENLAWNS IN COOLOCK
Posted on August 19, 2013 1:56 PM
Dublin Bay North Labour TD has welcomed the completion of refurbishment works of Ireland's first co-operative housing rental scheme of Greenlawns in Coolock. "I am delighted that a significant redevelopment and refurbishment of the estate by the National Association of Building Co-operatives (Nabco) has just been completed at a cost of €1.5 million. The work saw the original 17 houses being refurbished with new kitchens and bathrooms, new windows and doors and the upgrading of existing heating and electrical services. The shared central courtyard was also landscaped." "The development also included the provision of a new communal room for community...
€32M HOUSING FUND HELPS FAMILIES AND PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - KENNY
Posted on August 15, 2013 4:50 PM
Labour TD Sean Kenny has warmly welcomed today's announcement that €32m has been allocated to local authorities which will provide more than 260 new homes for people with special housing needs. "I am very pleased that my colleague, Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O'Sullivan sanctioned this critical funding for social housing purposes. It is something I very much welcome because it will be targeted at families on the waiting list for housing, as well as at people with special needs. In my constituency of Dublin Bay North, as with many constituencies around the country, one of the major issues...
KENNY WELCOMES DESIGNATION OF QUIET AREAS IN RAHENY AND CLONTARF
Posted on August 12, 2013 12:33 PM
Dublin Bay North Labour TD has welcomed the designation of 3 'Quiet Areas' across Raheny and Clontarf for protection against increased levels of environmental noise. "Noise is an unwanted disturbance that negatively impacts on quality of life and may have a detrimental effect on peoples' health and well-being. For this reason it is important that our green spaces and sea frontage are preserved and safeguarded from environmental noise. These areas are important public amenities where people go for relaxation and quiet reflection away from the noisy hustle and bustle of urban life. The Quiet Area designation will help to ensure...
KENNY WELCOMES INCLUSION OF AIRPORT LINK IN DART UNDERGROUND PLANS
Posted on August 7, 2013 11:31 AM
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KENNY WELCOMES EXPORT CLEARANCE FOR IRISH SALMON SALES IN CHINA
Posted on August 1, 2013 2:55 PM
Dublin Bay North and Howth Labour TD, Seán Kenny, welcomed news from Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, that Ireland will now have full market access to China for our salmon exports. "This is fantastic news for Ireland's many seafood companies who are always looking to expand their global footprint. The announcement today marks the conclusion of intensive efforts by Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore to secure vital access a multi-million market which China has to offer. Credit must also be paid to the work of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and our Irish Embassy in Beijing, which worked so hard to bring this...
LABOUR TD SEAN KENNY CALLS ON DAIL DEBATE FOR MAHON TRIBUNAL REPORT
Posted on August 1, 2013 10:30 AM
Dublin Bay North Labour TD Seán Kenny has today called for a Dail debate on the Mahon Tribunal Final Report when the Dail resumes on the 18th of September next. "The previous Mahon Report Dail debate did not include a debate on the Carrickmines module because of pending court cases at that time, and I believe that it would be proper that it would now be debated fully following the publication of the remaining chapter of the report." "Before I was re-elected to the Dail in February 2011 I was a Dublin City Councillor for over 30 years. I believe...
