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Government taskforce must visit areas affected by coastal erosion and flooding

Social Democrats councillor for the Rush Lusk ward, Paul Mulville, has called on a special Government taskforce to urgently visit local communities directly affected by coastal erosion and flooding. Cllr Mulville said: “The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, has assembled the National Coastal Change Management Strategy Steering Group, which I have […]

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Householders’ voices must be heard on coastal erosion taskforce

Social Democrats councillor for the Rush Lusk ward, Paul Mulville, has called on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to allow homeowners suffering the effects of coastal erosion the chance to give personal testimony to a Government taskforce on the issue. Cllr Mulville said: “Minister Darragh O’Brien has assembled the National Coastal Change […]

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Immediate support needed for residents at risk from coastal erosion

Social Democrats councillor for Rush-Lusk, Paul Mulville, has demanded immediate support for residents whose homes are at acute risk from coastal erosion and flooding in Portrane. Cllr Mulville said: “I have serious concern about the lack of urgency from Government about a buyout scheme for the residents, which now must be put in place as […]

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Action plan for Portrane beach is welcome – but swim ban remains a concern

The public health notice currently in place for Portrane beach, which advises against swimming in the sea for the entire 2020 bathing season, is a matter of huge concern for the local community, according to Social Democrats Councillor for Rush-Lusk, Paul Mulville. Cllr Mulville said: “I welcome confirmation from Fingal County Council management that they […]

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Greater investment needed in ‘Housing First’ – Cllr Paul Mulville

Social Democrats Councillor for Rush/Lusk, Paul Mulville, has called on Fingal County Council to re-double its efforts to meet its target this year for the provision of Housing First units. Housing First means that if someone is homeless, their housing needs are addressed as an immediate priority.  Any presenting issues they may also have, such […]

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