NO CHANGE made to Dublin Airport night noise rules despite massive public outcry

The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) have disregarded over 1,000 public submissions which were made to it in relation to proposed night time noise rules at Dublin Airport. The vast majority of public submissions made to ANCA were calling for stronger restrictions on night time flights to protect the health of the communities surrounding Dublin…

County Hall just got a little greener

You might not be able to see it but County Hall just got a bit more sustainable this week. As part of Fingal County Council’s climate change action plan, solar panels were installed on the roof of County Hall on Swords Main St. The Chief Executive explained in her report to councillors this week: As…

PRESS RELEASE Calls for Ward River Valley Masterplan to be brought forward following tree removal from Ushers Lake

Shock was expressed from a number of Swords residents yesterday following the removal of a number of mature trees from the Ushers Lake area. On the back of this local Green Party Councillor Ian Carey is calling for the masterplan for the park to progress to consultation immediately. The works were being done by contractors…

Home Energy Upgrade Scheme will be a ‘gamechanger’ in Fingal

Fingal Greens welcome the new Home Energy Upgrade Scheme launched by Minister Eamon Ryan yesterday (February 8th), in what is the biggest home insulation and retrofit scheme ever offered in the State. The scheme will include a new suite of measures that will make it easier for homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades, from individual measures…