Intent: Background on the existing contract between DCC and JCDecaux and to highlight that the model of advertising funding public realm (including dublinbikes) results in keeping the user pricing low without the need for funding from DCC, NTA or Government.
Details: Sent a briefing note to Dublin City Council Councillors who are members of the Mobility & Public Realm SPC
Intent: To secure support for the development of a public lido at George’s Dock and its progression through Dublin City Council’s development process.::To secure political and public-body support for potential public funding of the proposed lido, including through the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund.
Details: Proposed Dublin City Lido at George’s Dock
Correspondence regarding support, development and potential public funding of a public lido at George’s Dock. - EmailMeeting regarding support for the development and potential public funding of a public lido at George’s Dock. - Meeting
Intent: To keep cultural policy in relation to art studios on the agenda of the council generally. To secure a positive outcome in relation to DCC support for art studio provision in Dublin 8 and advocate for capital funding support for existing studio providers.
Details: To discuss potential avenues of capital funding for arts studio provision and cultural projects, such as the DCC Vacant Site Levy and the 5% provision for arts & community space in developments over a certain size.
Intent: (1) To highlight how Lyft Urban Solutions could support bike sharing in Dublin (2) To secure a meeting to discuss the same (3) To secure attendance at a demonstration showcasing how Lyft's bikes operate
Details: Correspondence to discuss how Lyft Urban Solutions could support bike sharing in Dublin
Intent: Consultation with Synge Street school community, including parents, teachers and students::Pause of plans in order to implement a fair consultation and decision-making process
Details: Decision to transition Synge Street CBS to a Gaelcholáiste
Politicians and Department of Education Representatives informed of lunchtime protest by teachers and parents outside Synge Street CBS - Event / ReceptionPoliticians and Department of Education Representatives received letter from ASTI - Letter
Intent: To promote support of artist studios generally, and specifically in Dublin 8.::To lobby for eligibility of developers meeting their 5% planning stipulation by funding art spaces in adjacent locations.::To apply to DCC for contributory refitting costs of a new public arts space in Dublin 8.
Details: Studio and cultural provision, support and funding for artist studios
Email to arrange in-person meeting to update Councillor Moriarty on Pallas activities, Newmarket Yards space and application for capital funding, and advocate for cultural provision in D8 - EmailMeeting with David Dinnigan & Ray Yeates to introduce the work of Pallas Projects, discuss wider subject of support and opportunities for art studios and providers, specific support for Newmarket Yards space, and potential use for 5% planning stipulation towards adjacent arts facilities - MeetingUpdate Cllr. Mannix Flynn regarding application to Department of Arts Stream E capital, and request for DCC match funding - Email