Information Letter Re Clonsilla

A Brief Note on Some Local Issues from Cllr Michael O’Donovan

· Clonsilla One-Way System:
I have had many complaints about the one-way system on a section of the Clonsilla road near Molloy’s Wine Store. People feel that it is causing unnecessary car journeys and causing hold-ups at Coolmine. We now have a plan on display to go back to a two-way system. My own instinct is to support a change to a two-way system, but I would be glad to hear your views. If you would like a copy of the map showing the changes, please phone or email me.

· Beechpark Estate, Clonsilla
The Council’s Parks Department has started work on a children’s playground in Beechpark Estate (just over the tracks at Clonsilla Station). Work has also started on laying out some sports pitches. We have a plan to restore the historic walled Shakleton Gardens, but this will take time.

· Cutbacks:
Word is coming through of local schools losing teachers and classroom assistants. We are also getting reports of threats to some of the services at Connolly Hospital. It is my strong view that schoolchildren and hospital patients should not suffer because of a crisis caused by the banks and by speculators. We will be campaigning on these issues. More news to follow………..

· Planning Matters:
The planning application by LA Vista Ltd for a large apartment block on the triangular site between the Clonsilla Road and Mount Symon was withdrawn due to problems with the site notice. The developers have now applied again, and I have again submitted an objection as requested by local residents. I will keep you posted.

· A Sunday stroll?
Fingal’s Parks Department has opened an excellent walking trail from St Catherines Park (behind Westmanstown) down into the Liffey Valley at Lucan. Call or email me if you would like a location map



Yours sincerely,
Cllr. Michael O’Donovan – Local Councillor, Clonsilla area