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Storm Ophelia – update

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Dublin City Council has had it last Crisis Management of the day at 7.30pm tonight.  While the city did not suffer the same damage as other parts of the country, there have been more 150 incidents which were mostly minor in nature.

Dublin City Council is still dealing with 70 felled trees and other debris.

Dublin Fire Brigade, along with Roads, Traffic, Drainage and Waste Management Crews will continue to work throughout the night.

As of 7:30pm all major roads in the city remain open.

We expect all Dublin City Council Offices and Services open to be open tomorrow as normal as well as the Just Eat dublinbike stations.

We would request people continue to exercise caution as there is a lot of debris still on the streets.

Owen Keegan thanked all Dublin City Council and Dublin Fire Brigade staff who worked today in difficult conditions to minimise the impact of the Storm on the city.

 

In case of emergencies the public are advised to contact;

999                                                      for life threatening emergencies.

679 6186                                             for non life threatening emergencies.

https://twitter.com/DubCityCouncil     for notification of fallen debris.

Storm Ophelia hits Dublin City

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The council issued a warning at 2.00pm this afternoon.

As the storm is now beginning to hit Dublin City, the advice from the Council is that people should stay indoors where they are at present and not travel until the storm is over in Dublin.  People are advised to stay away from coastal areas and other water bodies during the storm.

There are trees down across the city and Dublin City Council crews are dealing with these and other issues as they are notified.

Dublin City Council Crisis management team met again today at 1:30pm and were updated by the DCC Flood Assessment Group and The Principle Response Agencies Local Co-ordination Group.  Dublin City Council operational crews and housing services remain on standby to deal with expected issues.

Dublin City Council crisis team will reconvene at 17:00pm.  Further information will be issued at this stage.

In case of emergencies the public are advised to contact;

999                                                      for life threatening emergencies.

679 6186                                             for non life threatening emergencies.

customerservices@dublincity.ie         for notification of fallen debris.

https://twitter.com/DubCityCouncil     for notification of fallen debris.

Use your LEAP card with dublinbikes

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Dublin City Council, the National Transport Authority, Coca-Cola and JCDecaux have announced that the Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes scheme will enable new and existing bike share members to use the service using just one smart card – their LEAP Card.

While this initiative won’t allow people to pay for their Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes trips from their LEAP Card account, it will allow them to hold their registration details for both schemes on the one card, cutting back on the requirement to carry an additional card in their wallets or purses. The customer account for Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes will continue to be the source for payment for annual memberships and 3-day ticketing and for each bike trip taken which incurs a cost.

Associating a LEAP Card so that it can be used with Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes is very simple for both an existing or new member of the bike share scheme:

  • Existing bike-share members just need to log in to their account at dublinbikes.ie and follow the on-screen instructions to associate a LEAP Card with their existing account;

  • New members simply log on to dublinbikes.ie where they will be requested to choose either LEAP Card or Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes membership card. They will be taken through a number of easy to follow steps after which, their LEAP Card needs to be validated for use at any one of the 101 stations across the city.

Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr said, “this will make it very easy and convenient for new and existing bike share members, to easily link with other modes of public transport. I have no doubt this will prove to be an attractive feature for commuters who want to use the one card to link their bike journeys with other sustainable public transport services, at various connection points across the city.”

Anne Graham, Chief Executive NTA said : “Being able to use LEAP Card across multiple transport modes has proved to be a big draw for commuters with over one million cards sold since its launch five years ago.  Adding the customer ID for Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes to the LEAP Card should make people’s journeys around town a little easier; with the bike scheme accessible on the Leap Card, people will have one less card to carry around.”

Ronan Farren, Director of Public Affairs and Communications, Coca-Cola Ireland said, “We’re delighted to be joining Dublin City Council, the National Transport Authority and JCDecaux to make this announcement today. The Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes scheme continues to enjoy huge popularity and is one of the most successful bike schemes in the world, with more than 64,000 subscribers and 16.3 million journeys taken since the scheme came into being in 2009. Innovations that make using the scheme easier and more convenient for people are to be welcomed. We hope that this move, which further integrates the city’s public transport system, will enable those who haven’t tried the scheme yet to give it a go.”

Joanne Grant, Managing Director JCDecaux said, “Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes is already an overwhelming success and an excellent demonstration of the JCDecaux city partnership model.  We are very pleased to have worked with the National Transport Authority and Dublin City Council to deliver this initiative which will broaden the appeal of the scheme and make it accessible to more people.”

‘Gal Gréine’ banner to go on display today

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This afternoon at 3 p.m. an tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhálaigh welcomes the latest addition to the 1916 Centenary Commemorations Exhibition in City Hall, Dublin 2. The ‘Gal Gréine’ banner, owned by Countess Markievicz during the Rising of 1916, goes on public display by kind permission of the Royal Collection Trust.

The banner of Na Fianna Éireann, known as the ‘Gal Gréine’ (Sunburst) was seized by the British Army, as a war trophy, from the home of Countess Markievicz in May 1916. The banner became the property of the Royal Collection Trust at Windsor Castle and was loaned to the British Imperial War Museum in 1936. Dublin City Council passed a resolution in 2009 seeking a loan of the banner. In late 2014, the Council’s Office for International Relations commenced negotiations which have resulted in the loan being agreed as an element within the 1916 Centenary Celebrations.

The Royal Collection Trust are also loaning items in this Centenary Year to the National Gallery of Ireland and the National Museum at Collins Barracks. The loan to the National Gallery is a touring exhibition of Leondardo Da Vinci drawings. The National Gallery is one of four Museums/Galleries across Britain and Ireland which will host this touring exhibition.

An tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhálaigh said, “Tá mé thar a bheith sásta An Gal Gréine a fháiltiú ar ais chuig Baile Átha Cliath. I am delighted to formally welcome the ‘Gal Gréine’ back to Dublin. It is very appropriate that this historical artifact forms part of the 1916 Exhibition in City Hall. The banner was the property of Countess Markievicz who played a key leadership role in the foundation of the Irish Republic. I want to thank the Royal Collection Trust for facilitating our request for the loan of the banner for this exhibition.”

The 1916 Exhibition will also contain an original copy of the Proclamation – one of only 30 in existence.

An tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhalaigh added “I would like to thank the family of Nurse Elizabeth O’Farrell for presenting Dublin City Council with her original copy of the Proclamation which is now on permanent display here in City Hall. Nurse O’Farrell played a major part in the Rising and was garrisoned in the GPO with Pádraig Pearse, accompanying him when the surrender was presented to General Lowe. Molaim díobh an deis a thapú agus cuairt a thabhairt ar an Taispeántas 1916 i Hall na Cathrach, chun na hiarsmaí seo a thugann léiriú dúinn ar thréimhse thábhachtach i stair na cathrach seo. I encourage people to take this opportunity to visit the 1916 Exhibition in City Hall to view these artifacts which reflect an important period in the life of this city.”

The support of the British Ambassador, Dominic Chilcott, and the Director of the British War Museum are acknowledged in securing the loan of the ‘Gal Gréine’ from the Royal Collection Trust.

The ‘Gal Gréine’ banner and the Proclamation will be on public display for viewing, free of charge, from 1st March, 2016 until the end of August 2016 in the Exhibition Centre, City Hall, Dublin 2.

Council speaks out on busking rules

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Dublin City Council has issued a statement on the proposed new rules on busking in the city. What do you think?

Currently no regulation exists to control Busking and Street Performance in Dublin City and the Council has been actively pursuing this issue over the last two years, it was agreed that bye laws were necessary.

Following a public consultation process for the Draft Bye Laws, a total of 88 submissions were received from performers, residents, business owners and city workers. The vast majority welcomed regulation with the main problem cited as noise.  A lot of people visiting and working in the City find the noise levels very invasive.

At a special meeting of its Strategic Policy Committee for Arts, Culture, Recreation and Community held earlier this week, Dublin City Council considered these draft Bye Laws to regulate street performance in the City and the various suggestions and responses received from the public.

The Committee agreed to recommend the proposed bye laws to the full City Council for final ratification at its upcoming meeting in February.

Cllr Mary Freehill, Chairperson of the Strategic Policy Committee , “I welcome this proposed regulation that will make for a more balanced, fair and level playing pitch both for performers and City Centre dwellers, business and workers. I am very pleased that we also agreed that the Bye Laws will be reviewed six months after implementation. We will invite public comment in September and responses will be reviewed by this Strategic Policy Committee in October. The review will particularly focus on the management and workability of the sound levels proposed.”

 

The draft bye laws propose the following (revisions to previous draft bye laws)

  • Issuing of permits for performing, maximum noise level of 80 decibels – performance time frame 11am to 11p.m.

 

  • A person may only perform for a maximum of two hours on the same site and  not perform twice in the same location within a 24 hour period

 

  • Performers must be 3 meters away from business entrances/dwellings.

 

  • Compliance will be monitored by Dublin City Council on a regular basis

 

  • Ban on dangerous props has been removed and a requirement to hold public liability insurance has been included.

 

The report submitted to the Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) can be obtained by emailing cra@dublincity.ie  A copy of the draft bye laws which will now be amended to reflect the recommendation of the SPC and submitted to the February meeting of the City Council can also be obtained by emailing cra@dublincity.ie

If ratified by the City Council the bye laws will take legal effect in March.

Dublin’s Citywide Reading Campaign 2015 launched today

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danger_is_everywhere_front_cover_3_1416824729Children in Dublin went on high danger alert today as Dublin City Council’s Public Libraries launched this year’s Citywide Reading Campaign for Children.

This year’s book choice is ‘Danger is Everywhere’ by comedian and children’s author David O’Doherty. It’s a fun take on the real and imagined ‘dangers’ that lurk in everyday places and features illustrations by Chris Judge. The book’s style will be familiar to the many fans of the ‘Wimpy Kid’ series.

‘Danger is Everywhere’ gives a humorous insight into the dangers that confront children everywhere – from packing their school bag to brushing their teeth and is sure to appeal to boys and girls aged 7 to 11 years.

Margaret Hayes, Dublin City Librarian, says “the Citywide Reading Campaign has one simple aim – to get children reading for pleasure. I encourage children and their parents to go to their local Dublin City library this spring to find out more about the fun events taking place.” There will be author and illustrator visits to libraries, storytelling sessions and art workshops.

The Citywide Reading Campaign is organised by Dublin City Council’s Public Library Service as part of its Dublin UNESCO City of Literature programme and this year’s event is in partnership with publishers Puffin Books.

The book’s author David O’Doherty joined illustrator Chris Judge and school children for today’s launch at the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, Kildare St at 9am. David says, “I’m really pleased that ‘Danger is Everywhere’ has been picked for this year’s Citywide Reading Campaign. I tried to write a book that would appeal to committed readers but also kids who find books a bit intimidating, and I’ve done that by filling it full of very, very, very silly jokes. I can’t wait to try it out at Citywide Reading events over the next two months!”

‘Danger is Everywhere’ is available to borrow from all Dublin City Library branches and to buy from all good book shops. Details on all events are on www.dublincityofliterature.ie #citywideread.

Key Citywide Reading Campaign for Children events

Tuesday 20th January 2015 3.30pm

Join author David O’Doherty and illustrator Chris Judge for some Danger is Everywhere fun.

Cabra Library, Navan Road, Dublin 7.

Free. Suitable for children 7+

Booking essential at 8691414

Dublin UNESCO City of Literature Children’s Art Workshops – Danger is Everywhere

Saturday 24th January at 2pm,

Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square

Open to children of all ages and costs €5, all materials are provided.

Booking essential at 2228883

Family Sketching – Danger is Everywhere

Sunday 8 February at 2pm

Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square

Free! All Materials are included. Open to all ages. Families welcome!

Book essential at 2228883

Danger is Everywhere Storytelling Session – join storyteller Paul Timoney for a fun-filled hour of mayhem based on Danger is Everywhere

12pm Friday 20th February 2015

Waterways Ireland, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

Book at visitorcentre@waterwaysireland.org or Ph: 6777510

Suitable for children 6+ Free admission

Danger is Everywhere Workshops – St. Patrick’s Festival

Big Day Out, Merrion Square

Smithfield will light up for Christmas

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The Lord Mayor Christy Burke will switch on the lights of the Smithfield Christmas Tree in Smithfield Plaza on Thursday 4 December 2014 at 7:00pm.

 

Dublin  City Council promises an evening of music and family entertainment from 5.30 to 7.30pm at the Plaza.  Popular acts such as Lisa Hannigan, The Young Folk, Red Empire and New Dublin Voices will take to the stage and get everyone in the festive spirit.

 

Santa and live reindeer ‘Scuffy’ will be there to meet the large crowd expected and street entertainment will be provided.

 

“The Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Smithfield is set to be really exciting this year with a fantastic line up of entertainment promised for everyone. With a number of live bands, street entertainment and “Scuffy” the live reindeer this is one Christmas event not to be missed!” said the Lord Mayor.

 

Win a year’s free parking in Dublin

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With all the roadworks in town at the moment this might make coming to Dublin with your car slightly more pleasant! Win a year’s free parking in Dublin City this Christmas #WinDubparking
Dublin City Council and Parking Tag are getting into the Christmas spirit by giving away a year’s free parking in Dublin city to one lucky winner this December. They will also be awarding spot prizes of €100 Parking Tag credit on 12 randomly selected days between 1st and 24th December.
Anyone can enter the competition at www.parkingtag.ie to be in with a chance to win.
“Dublin City Council runs a parking promotion every December because we want to encourage people to come into the city centre over the festive season to shop, socialise and do business. This is the first year we’ve offered a prize rather than a discount and we expect it to be very popular”, says Eithne Gibbons who heads Dublin City Council’s parking section.
Commenting on the promotion on behalf of Parking Tag, Jim Deignan, Managing Director at Payzone Ireland, said: “We are delighted to be involved in another great promotion with Dublin City Council. We hope that this competition will create greater awareness of Parking Tag and encourage people to drive into the city this Christmas, availing of the easy to use pay-by-phone parking service, as they go about their business.”
The winners will be awarded Parking Tag credit and will join the 70,000 registered motorists who already use their phone to pay for parking. Parking Tag makes parking in Dublin city easy – once registered, you can pay for parking via app, text or phone call. Parking Tag even reminds you 10 minutes before your parking expires and you can extend your stay without returning to your car.

Parking Tag now accounts for 25 per cent of Dublin City Council’s parking revenue and is an increasingly popular alternative to paying at parking metres.
Dublin City Council and Parking Tag will select the lucky winner of a year’s free parking on January 5th 2015.The winners of the €100 Parking Tag credit will be announced on Dublin City Council’s social media channels during December.
For terms and conditions see www.parkingtag.ie

Ambulance log book reveals what happened at the Easter Rising

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Dublin City Council has acquired a unique Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance log-book which covers the period of the Easter Rising, 24-29 April 1916. The log-book relates to Tara Street Fire Station and records hour-by-hour the response of the Dublin ambulance service to those injured in the Rising.

Details are given regarding the call-out of ambulances throughout Easter Week, giving names, addresses and ages of victims with an account of injuries suffered and the name of the hospital to which they were delivered. Victims include civilians (including children) and military personnel – but not members of the Irish Volunteers or Irish Citizen Army, as each garrison had its own cohort of nurses. As the week progresses, there are more entries recording fires in the city and towards the end of the week, both the ambulance and fire brigade are forbidden by Lieutenant Myers from responding to calls within the area of the Rising, as he deemed this to be too dangerous. Inserted into the volume are loose-leaves giving an account, compiled in July 1916, of the activities of Thomas Street Fire Station during the 1916 Rising.

Lord Mayor Christy Burke will be presented with the Log-Book in the Mansion House at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday 20th November 2014. The Lord Mayor remarked “I am delighted that Dublin City Council has obtained this important contemporary record of the 1916 Rising. This volume details the impact of the Rising on Dublin and particularly the citizens who were caught up in these historic events. It also records the bravery of those who staffed the ambulance and fire brigade services, continuing to look after the public even under fire.”

The volume will be available for viewing from Monday 24th November at Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. Plans are also underway to digitise the volume and to publish its contents on Dublin City Council’s website.