Archive for the category: ‘News’

20. 4. 2014

VIDEO – Binchy calls for tax breaks for small businesses at Fine Gael Ard Fheis

Cllr Kieran Binchy has called on the government to introduce tax reforms for new and start-up companies in a bid to continue Ireland’s economic recovery and reduce emigration.     Cllr Binchy, a Pembroke South Dock candidate in the upcoming local elections, can be seen here proposing his motion at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis.           […]

19. 4. 2014

Register to vote before the 6th of May, Binchy urges Dublin residents

Cllr Kieran Binchy is calling on any Dublin resident who is eligible to vote in the upcoming local elections but who has not yet registered, to ensure they are added to the supplementary register.   “There is still time to get your name on the supplementary register if you are not already registered to vote. You can easily check if you’re registered […]

15. 4. 2014

Binchy encourages Ringsend/Irishtown residents to sign up for Our Town Fun Run

Councillor Kieran Binchy is giving his full backing to the Ringsend/Irishtown Our Town Fun Run and is encouraging residents to sign up. The 5km Fun Run is part of a nationwide Our Town initiative  ’to help communities regenerate themselves from within by restoring the sense of pride and loyalty that is such a strong part of Irish life and culture’. It takes […]

14. 4. 2014

Binchy fights to enforce organic waste collection in Portobello and Ringsend ‘bag’ areas

Councillor Kieran Binchy has addressed complaints from residents in Portobello and Ringsend relating to problems with organic waste collection in ‘bag’ areas. Responding to residents’ concerns, Cllr Binchy – as Fine Gael candidate for Pembroke South Dock in the upcoming local elections – demanded a report from the Dublin City Council manager on the implementation of Storage, Presentation and Collection […]

14. 4. 2014

Binchy tackles speeding on Strand Road

Councillor Kieran Binchy is committed to reducing speeding on Strand Road, Sandymount, in the interests of the safety of residents, walkers and cyclists.     Cllr Binchy – a Fine Gael candidate for Pembroke South Dock in the forthcoming local elections – recently proposed a motion (together with two fellow councillors) to Dublin City Council recommending that the €11,000 made […]

8. 4. 2014

Binchy welcomes flood defence data insurance initiative

Councillor Kieran Binchy has welcomed the announcement that the Office of Public Works will share flood defence data with Insurance Ireland. The OPW will provide Insurance Ireland with data on all completed OPW flood defence schemes; insurers will take this information into account when assessing exposure to flood risk within these areas, from 1 June 2014.

7. 4. 2014

Have your say at Binchy’s public meeting, with John Bruton

Cllr Kieran Binchy invites you to have your say at the public meeting he is hosting at 8pm on Tuesday, April 15 at the Hampton Hotel in Donnybrook. The guest speakers will be former Taoiseach John Bruton, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, and Cllr Binchy.  

4. 4. 2014

Binchy backs 5-year NTA transport plan for Greater Dublin

Cllr Kieran Binchy has given his full backing to the 5-year NTA transport plan for Greater Dublin. The National Transport Authority’s Integrated Implementation Plan 2013-2018 sets out a €900m programme of investment and development in the Greater Dublin Area (Dublin, Meath, Kildare, and Wicklow) for the next five years.

26. 3. 2014

Brian Hayes European campaign gets Binchy backing

Cllr Kieran Binchy has given his support to Brian Hayes TD’s European Parliament candidacy. Brian Hayes, Minister of State at the Department of Finance and OPW, is putting his name forward as a candidate for nomination to run for the European Parliament seat in the Dublin constituency.

25. 3. 2014

Dublin community groups to benefit from Public Area Enhancement Scheme

€105,000 for Dublin City Council   Cllr Kieran Binchy has welcomed the announcement of €105,000 in funding to Dublin City Council to support community groups to enhance their areas. The funding comes as part of a €3 million Public Area Enhancement Scheme announced by Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD.