Announcements of New Schools
Government needs to urgently review how new schools and school sites and accommodation are communicated to local communities. Vague announcements via social media are disrespectful and unacceptable! I raised this issue with...
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OPINION: HOW OUR COMMUNITIES CAN LEAD ON CLIMATE ACTION
By Catherine Martin in South Dublin Gazette 12 years. That is the time that we have been given to stop the worst effects of climate change. Already we are experiencing the consequences of increased carbon emissions, habitat destruction, and warmer oceans. Here in...
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DEATH TRAP ROAD NEEDS URGENT ACTION
South Dublin Gazette ... Deputy Leader of the Green Party Catherine Martin said the council needs to address the matter urgently. “The community in Sandyford have been ignored for decades on this issue when it comes to the safety issues on Hillcrest Road. “As a very...
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FUNDING BOOST FOR DUNDRUM AND STILLORGAN WELCOMED
South Dublin Gazette ... Local TD Catherine Martin (GP) has called on the community to make their voices heard. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the people of Dundrum to have their say in the future of their community. “I would urge members of the community to...
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LOCAL POLITICIAN MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE TD TO SPEAK IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
South Dublin Gazette A local TD has made history as the first female TD to speak in the House of Commons. Green Party TD for Dublin-Rathdown Catherine Martin addressed the House of Commons chamber in her role as Chair of the Oireachtas Parliamentary Women’s Caucus....
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PARENTS ‘BEYOND FED UP’ AS PLANNING PERMISSION FOR SCHOOL REFUSED
South Dublin Gazette ... TD for Dublin Rathdown and Green Party Education Spokesperson Catherine Martin said that planning permission for a new PE hall for St Tiernan’s was also refused and that the refusals are devastating. “This refusal of planning permission is...
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MAN IN 20S ARRESTED AFTER SPATE OF BURGLARIES IN STEPASIDE
South Dublin Gazette ... Dublin Rathdown TD and Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Catherine Martin has also condemned the multiple break-ins. “These break-ins occurred within sight of the Stepaside Garda station building – and it goes to show exactly why the community...
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Submission to BusConnects by Catherine Martin TD & Dublin Rathdown Greens
You can read my submission to the BusConnects consultation here: BusConnects Submission - Catherine Martin TD, Dublin Rathdown Greens 2018_09_27 For more information on BusConnects visit...
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ROSEMOUNT RESIDENTS HOLD PROTEST OVER ‘SERIOUS’ HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS
From the South Dublin Gazette ... T.D. for Dublin Rathdown and Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Catherine Martin was there and told Dublin Gazette the residents are reaching “breaking point” and that a “joined-up” response from the council is needed to address the...
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RENTAL CONCERNS OVER CHURCHTOWN DEVELOPMENT
From the South Dublin Gazette ... TD Catherine Martin expressed concern over the development saying: “The private market won’t deliver affordable housing.” Deputy Martin said: “The sale of this development will now be leaving the more than 1,000 people who had...
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ST. TIERNAN’S COMMUNITY SCHOOL CRYING OUT FOR PE HALL FOR DECADES
From the South Dublin Gazette ... Green Party Deputy Leader Catherine Martin, who worked at St Tiernan’s Community School for 16 years prior to becoming a TD, said it is very frustrating and disheartening for the staff and students. She said: “Teachers and pupils in...
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Disadvantaged school near Wesley refused PE hall for decades
From The Irish Times ... Local Green Party TD Catherine Martin said teachers and pupils in schools such as St Tiernan’s felt demoralised and neglected, especially given the limited access to PE as a Leaving Cert subject. “The overarching priority for this or any other...
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