The daily water demand in the Greater Dublin Region is running at approximately 20 Million Litres per day greater than normal and this is putting great pressure on drinking water storage levels. As a result the current pressure reduction regime that is in place will be continued until Thursday next (Thursday 3rd February).
There is no plan at this stage to reintroduce shuts, however there will be a general pressure reduction across the city and this will be restricted in most cases to the over night period so as to minimise the impact on consumers, and close monitoring will continue.
The situation will be further reviewed on Thursday afternoon and a decision made at that stage as to what regime of pressure restrictions (and shuts if necessary) will be needed for the rest of the week.
At this stage Dublin City Council would like to thank all its consumers for their patience and cooperation during the period of the restrictions.
Broken mains are being found and fixed and this is helping to improve the situation. Many of these have been reported by members of the public and we ask that people continue to assist us in this regard (contact details are given below), as well as by reducing their consumption of water in every possible way. The restrictions are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and alterations are made where possible so as to minimise the impact on consumers.
A large number of internal leaks have already been identified on properties; we would ask all property owners to check for leaks on their property as soon as is possible, bearing in mind that some leaks may not be visible.
Dublin City Council appeals to the owners/operators of car washes which use mains water to discontinue their use for the duration of the current water supply crisis. Similarly, we ask owners of private cars to refrain from washing them for the moment.
The following locations may experience loss of supply due to localised problems.
Blackhall Place
Brunswick St
McKelvey Road
Brian Road
Kilbarron Drive
Monday, January 31, 2011
Labour seeks mandate to ensure bondholders share burden: Press Release by Labours Finance Spokesperson, Joan Burton
The investors who bought these bonds are being fully recompensed. They will share no part of the burden for the losses made by Anglo when the bank lent this money on to property developers.
Instead, because of Fianna Fáil's failed banking policy, those losses are being picked up by the tax payer
The €750 million being paid today was borrowed five years ago - on the 17th of January 2006 at the height of the property boom.
Most likely these were professional investors, who were supposed to be responsible for assessing the risks associated with lending money to Anglo. They were supposed to be responsible for making judgments about the bank that was borrowing their money, about who ran it, what type of lending it did, and the economy it was lending into.
They were supposed to be responsible for assessing those risks, because, if anything went wrong, they were supposed to carry some share of the burden.
Now it has all gone wrong, and still these investors are getting away scot free
The bond being paid tomorrow is senior unsecured debt.
It is not now covered by any State Guarantee.
Labour is campaigning for a mandate to ensure bond-holders such as these share the burden of the losses in the banks. Burden sharing for bank losses has become central to debates within the Eurozone and now has the clear support of the IMF. A new Irish Government will have to engage fully after the election in pursuing this option.
The Irish people didn't create the mess that is Anglo, but they are being forced by Fianna Fáil to carry the
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Finglas Community March Against Further Cuts of Youth Services.
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| Cllr. John Lyons and Cllr. John Redmond at Finglas Community Protest Against Further Cuts to Youth Services in the Finglas Area. |
Monday, January 17, 2011
DCC Water Restrictions (as of 13.00 Monday 17th January 2011)
Due to the continued improvement in drinking water storage levels and in the water supply/demand balance, a further easing of restrictions is now possible.
There will be no shuts imposed tonight (Monday 17th January) or tomorrow night (Tuesday 18th January). There will be a general pressure reduction across the city and this will be restricted in most cases to the over night period so as to minimise the impact on consumers.
The situation will be further reviewed on Wednesday morning and a decision made at that stage as to what regime of shuts/pressure restrictions will be needed for the rest of the week.
At this stage Dublin City Council would like to thank all its consumers for their patience and cooperation during the period of the restrictions.
Broken mains are being found and fixed and this is helping to improve the situation. Many of these have been reported by members of the public and we ask that people continue to assist us in this regard (contact details are given below), as well as by reducing their consumption of water in every possible way. Updated details of the restrictions through to Wednesday (19th Jan) morning are set out below.
The restrictions are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and alterations are made where possible so as to minimise the impact on consumers.
A large number of internal leaks have already been identified on properties; DCC have asked all property owners to check for leaks on their property as soon as is possible, bearing in mind that some leaks may not be visible.
Dublin City Council appeals to the owners/operators of car washes which use mains water to discontinue their use for the duration of the current water supply crisis. Similarly, we ask owners of private cars to refrain from washing them for the moment.
The following locations may experience loss of supply due to localised problems.
Blackhall Place
Gilford Road/Park AvenueKilmainham
Crampton Square
Bride StMartin’ s RowErne St Little
DCC would like to thank people for their patience and cooperation and we would ask that people report locations where they see water running/rising to the contacts given below.
Bogus callers may use the current water problems to gain access to houses. If a member of Dublin City Council calls to a property they will always carry and produce identification. If the caller asks you to check the flow of water at the taps, close the door fully while you do so. If you are in any doubt do not allow access.
Email mainswatercomplaints@dublincity.ie
There will be no shuts imposed tonight (Monday 17th January) or tomorrow night (Tuesday 18th January). There will be a general pressure reduction across the city and this will be restricted in most cases to the over night period so as to minimise the impact on consumers.
The situation will be further reviewed on Wednesday morning and a decision made at that stage as to what regime of shuts/pressure restrictions will be needed for the rest of the week.
At this stage Dublin City Council would like to thank all its consumers for their patience and cooperation during the period of the restrictions.
Broken mains are being found and fixed and this is helping to improve the situation. Many of these have been reported by members of the public and we ask that people continue to assist us in this regard (contact details are given below), as well as by reducing their consumption of water in every possible way. Updated details of the restrictions through to Wednesday (19th Jan) morning are set out below.
The restrictions are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and alterations are made where possible so as to minimise the impact on consumers.
A large number of internal leaks have already been identified on properties; DCC have asked all property owners to check for leaks on their property as soon as is possible, bearing in mind that some leaks may not be visible.
Dublin City Council appeals to the owners/operators of car washes which use mains water to discontinue their use for the duration of the current water supply crisis. Similarly, we ask owners of private cars to refrain from washing them for the moment.
The following locations may experience loss of supply due to localised problems.
Blackhall Place
Gilford Road/Park AvenueKilmainham
Crampton Square
Bride StMartin’ s RowErne St Little
DCC would like to thank people for their patience and cooperation and we would ask that people report locations where they see water running/rising to the contacts given below.
Bogus callers may use the current water problems to gain access to houses. If a member of Dublin City Council calls to a property they will always carry and produce identification. If the caller asks you to check the flow of water at the taps, close the door fully while you do so. If you are in any doubt do not allow access.
Email mainswatercomplaints@dublincity.ie
Friday, January 14, 2011
Water Supply Update
List of Areas and Water Restrictions
Water shuts will be as follows
Fri 14th Jan – Sat 15th Jan 7pm(14th) to 7am(15th) (19:00 on the 14th to 07:00 on the 15th )
Zone** Name Fri 14th Jan – Sat 15th Jan Sat 15th Jan – Sun 16th Jan Sun 16th Jan – Mon 17th Jan
1 Ballyboden System None None None
2 Slievebloom System None None None
3 Ballyfermot System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
4 Blackhorse Bridge System None None None
5 Navan Road System Shut 7pm -7am None None
6 Mespil Road System Shut 7pm -7am Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
7 Anglesea Road System Shut 7pm -7am Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
8 Rialto Bridge System Shut 7pm -7am None None
9 Merrion Gates System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
10 Belcamp System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
11 Clarehall System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
12 Shanliss System None None None
13 HomeFarm Road System None None None
14 Rathlin System Shut 7pm -7am None None
15 Finglas System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
16 Summerhill System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
17 Christchurch System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
18 Brunswick Street System None None None
19 Sillogue Tower System Shut 7pm -7am None None
Customers should be aware that unlike some other utilities, water distribution systems cannot be operated and managed to the point where the exact locations and precise times at which the effects of pressure alternations (both increases and decreases) will be experienced, however we do make every effort to ensure that the times and areas effected are limited to those mentioned above.
We would like to thank people for their patience and cooperation and we would ask that people report locations where they see water running/rising to the contacts given below.
Bogus callers may use the current water problems to gain access to houses. If a member of Dublin City Council calls to a property they will always carry and produce identification. If the caller asks you to check the flow of water at the taps, close the door fully while you do so. If you are in any doubt do not allow access.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Dublin Bus To Leave Ballymun Residents Stranded
Local Labour Councillor John Lyons has criticised Dublin Bus’s proposed changes to its Ballymun bus service. Over the past year Dublin Bus has been carrying out a review of its entire bus network throughout the City. As part of this, Dublin Bus intends to combine bus routes 13 and 13a into one bus route (No. 13), which will run from Ikea, Ballymun to Clondalkin. The new route 13 will no longer serve Sillogue, Coultry and Shangan.
According to Cllr. John Lyons, “ this new proposed route is unacceptable as it will no longer service three of the four residential areas in Ballymun. Dublin Bus’s proposals are meeting the needs of the company, rather than the public that it is there to serve. There are Senior Citizens’ complexes in both Sillogue and Coultry who are now expected to walk to the main street if they wish to travel by bus.”
Cllr. Lyons stated that the public consultation period for this is far too short and started at the most inappropriate time possible. “ Dublin Bus opened its one month consultation period on the 23rd December; a time when people are preparing for Christmas and have things other than proposed changes to bus routes on their mind. I think this was very inconsiderate of Dublin Bus and I have requested that the consultation period be extended to allow people time to have their say”
“Although I understand the concept of a more direct bus service, I think this is really a fancy name to cover up the fact that Dublin Bus has made drastic cut backs to its services due to a lack of government funding and falling passenger numbers. In 2009, 120 buses were taken out of service from the Dublin Bus fleet and another 90 in 2010.”
In response to the proposed changes to the bus route 13 and 13a, Cllr Lyons has urged local residents to contact Dublin Bus and have their say. “ I will writing to Dublin Bus expressing my dissatisfaction with its Ballymun bus route proposals and I urge local residents to do the same”
DCC Water Restrictions (as of 13.00 Wednesday 12th January 2011)
Areas subject to ‘shut offs’ will now be rotated with supply being maintained one night in three. The period for shuts continues at 7pm to 7am. Areas subject to ‘Pressure reductions with possible loss of supply’ will also have the restrictions eased, as a result the number of areas loosing supply will reduce and the periods of low pressures will also reduce.
Broken mains are being found and fixed and this is helping to improve the situation. Many of these have been reported by members of the public and we ask that people continue to assist us in this regard (contact details are given below), as well as by reducing their consumption of water in every possible way. Updated details of the restrictions through to Saturday (15th Jan) morning are set out below.
The restrictions are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and alterations are made where possible so as to minimise the impact on consumers.
A large number of internal leaks have already been identified on properties; we would ask all property owners to check for leaks on their property as soon as is possible, bearing in mind that some leaks may not be visible.
Dublin City Council appeals to the owners/operators of car washes which use mains water to discontinue their use for the duration of the current water supply crisis. Similarly, we ask owners of private cars to refrain from washing them for the moment.
Tankers have been sent to the following locations Wednesday 12th January 2011
• Griffith Ave
• Crumlin
• Serpentine Ave, Sandymount.
These locations may change in response to need. We would ask consumers to bring their own containers.
The Civil Defence are providing invaluable assistance in dealing with nursing homes, hospitals and other vulnerable consumers.
The following locations may experience loss of supply due to localised problems.
Ashbrook Estate
South Circular Road
Marino
Collins Ave.
Parts of Crumlin
List of Areas and Water Restrictions
Water shuts will be as follows
Wed 12th Jan – Thur13th Jan 7pm(12th) to 7am(13th) (19:00 on the 12th to 07:00 on the 13th )
Thur 13th Jan – Fri 14th Jan 7pm(13th) to 7am(14th) (19:00 on the 13th to 07:00 on the 14th )
Fri 14th Jan – Sat 15th Jan 7pm(14th) to 7am(15th) (19:00 on the 14th to 07:00 on the 15th )
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Update on the water supply situation - Sunday 9th January 2011
The water supply situation to 12.00am last night was as follows:
8th January 2011 - Production 552.7Mld Demand - 524.6Mld
This means we gained 28.1Mld during the day. Storage at Stillorgan was 679.3Mld this morning. The following is the period for restrictions tonight:
Sunday 9th January (pressure reductions and cut-offs):
7pm to 7am 10thJan
More information at http://www.blogger.com/www.dublincity.ie
8th January 2011 - Production 552.7Mld Demand - 524.6Mld
This means we gained 28.1Mld during the day. Storage at Stillorgan was 679.3Mld this morning. The following is the period for restrictions tonight:
Sunday 9th January (pressure reductions and cut-offs):
7pm to 7am 10thJan
More information at http://www.blogger.com/www.dublincity.ie
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Update on the water supply situation - Saturday 8th January 2011
The water supply situation to 12.00am last night was as follows:
7th January 2011 - Production 547.6Mld Demand - 523.9Mld
This means we gained 23.7Mld during the day. Storage at Stillorgan was 656Mld this morning. The following are the base restrictions over the next two nights:
Saturday 8th January (pressure reductions and cut-offs):
- 7pm to 10am 9th Jan
Sunday 9th January (pressure reductions and cut-offs):
- 7pm to 7am 10thJan
7th January 2011 - Production 547.6Mld Demand - 523.9Mld
This means we gained 23.7Mld during the day. Storage at Stillorgan was 656Mld this morning. The following are the base restrictions over the next two nights:
Saturday 8th January (pressure reductions and cut-offs):
- 7pm to 10am 9th Jan
Sunday 9th January (pressure reductions and cut-offs):
- 7pm to 7am 10thJan
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Labour document proposals fundamental reforms
The document we are publishing here today sets out the most comprehensive plan to transform, government, politics and the public service, ever published by any political party in the history of the state.
"It contains 140 separate proposals that would radically reform how the government functions, how the Dail carries out is business, and how the public service operates, "the Labour Leader Eamon Gilmore said today launching 'New Government, Better Government'.
Among the 140 proposals contained in 'New Government, Better Government', include:
•Establish an Independent Fiscal Advisory Council to undertake official macroeconomic projections and monitoring
•Establish an Independent Electoral Commission
•50 per cent increase in Dail sitting days, longer working week, longer working days, less holidays
•Abolish the Seanad
•Introduce Whistleblowers legislation
•Introduce spending limits for local and Presidential elections
'New Government, Better Government' is available to download in our policy section of the website.
You can read Eamon's statement in full in our media centre, as well as the statements released by Pat Rabbitte and Brendan Howlin.
www.labour.ie
Monday, January 3, 2011
DCC Water Restrictions Monday 3rd January
DCC Water Restrictions (as of 13.45 Monday 3rd January 2011)
The improvement in the supply demand balance continued over the weekend and storage levels of drinking water again improved. The combination of restrictions, mains repairs, the shutting down and repair of private side leaks along with the co-operation of consumers is contributing to the improvement. Details of the restrictions through to Wednesday (5th Jan) are set out below.
The restrictions are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and some restrictions are being eased to the worst affected areas.
A large number of internal leaks have already been identified on properties empty over the holiday period. All key holders throughout the city should return to their premises, especially schools, as soon as possible to check for leaks on their property.
Tankers have been sent to the following locations Monday 3rd January 2011 (10:00 until 16:00):
· Artane Castle, Shopping Centre (Off Skellys lane), Coolock.
· Hampton Wood, St. Margarets Rd,
· Captains Rd, Crumlin
· Blackhall Place, Smithfield
· We will also have a number of mobile tankers available to respond to areas as needed.
These locations may change in response to need. We would ask consumers to bring their own containers.
The Civil Defence are providing invaluable assistance in dealing with nursing homes, hospitals and other vulnerable consumers.
The following locations may experience loss of supply due to localised problems.
Merrion Road
Celtic park avenue
Strand road
York Street
Rostrevor road
Sillogue Road
Infirmary roadParts of Crumlin, Drimnagh
Dublin City Council appeals to the owners/operators of car washes which use mains water to discontinue their use for the duration of the current water supply crisis. Similarly, we ask owners of private cars to refrain from washing them for the moment.
List of Areas and Water Restrictions
Water shuts will be as follows
Sun 2nd 18:00(2nd) to 12:00(3rd)
Mon 3rd 18:00(3rd) to 07:00(4th)
Tue 4th 19:00(4th) to 07:00(5th)
Zone** Name Monday 3rd Jan-Tuesday 4th Jan
1 Ballyboden System Shut 6pm -7am
2 Slievebloom System Shut 6pm -7am
3 Ballyfermot System Shut 6pm -7am
4 Blackhorse Bridge System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
5 Navan Road System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
6 Mespil Road System Shut 6pm -7am
7 Anglesea Road System Shut 6pm -7am
8 Rialto Bridge System Shut 6pm -7am
9 Merrion Gates System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
10 Belcamp System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
11 Clarehall System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
12 Shanliss System Shut 6pm -7am
13 HomeFarm Road System None
14 Rathlin System Shut 6pm -7am
15 Finglas System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
16 Summerhill System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
17 Christchurch System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
18 Brunswick Street System Shut 6pm -7am
19 Sillogue Tower System Shut 6pm -7am
Customers should be aware that unlike some other utilities, water distribution systems cannot be operated and managed to the point where the exact locations and precise times at which the effects of pressure alternations (both increases and decreases) will be experienced, however we do make every effort to ensure that the times and areas effected are limited to those mentioned above.
The Council has aked that people report locations where they see water running/rising to the contacts given below.
Bogus callers may use the current water problems to gain access to houses. If a member of Dublin City Council calls to a property they will always carry and produce identification. If the caller asks you to check the flow of water at the taps, close the door fully while you do so. If you are in any doubt do not allow access.
Emergency Number 01-6796186(outside office hours only)
Email mainswatercomplaints@dublincity.ie
The improvement in the supply demand balance continued over the weekend and storage levels of drinking water again improved. The combination of restrictions, mains repairs, the shutting down and repair of private side leaks along with the co-operation of consumers is contributing to the improvement. Details of the restrictions through to Wednesday (5th Jan) are set out below.
The restrictions are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and some restrictions are being eased to the worst affected areas.
A large number of internal leaks have already been identified on properties empty over the holiday period. All key holders throughout the city should return to their premises, especially schools, as soon as possible to check for leaks on their property.
Tankers have been sent to the following locations Monday 3rd January 2011 (10:00 until 16:00):
· Artane Castle, Shopping Centre (Off Skellys lane), Coolock.
· Hampton Wood, St. Margarets Rd,
· Captains Rd, Crumlin
· Blackhall Place, Smithfield
· We will also have a number of mobile tankers available to respond to areas as needed.
These locations may change in response to need. We would ask consumers to bring their own containers.
The Civil Defence are providing invaluable assistance in dealing with nursing homes, hospitals and other vulnerable consumers.
The following locations may experience loss of supply due to localised problems.
Merrion Road
Celtic park avenue
Strand road
York Street
Rostrevor road
Sillogue Road
Infirmary roadParts of Crumlin, Drimnagh
Dublin City Council appeals to the owners/operators of car washes which use mains water to discontinue their use for the duration of the current water supply crisis. Similarly, we ask owners of private cars to refrain from washing them for the moment.
List of Areas and Water Restrictions
Water shuts will be as follows
Sun 2nd 18:00(2nd) to 12:00(3rd)
Mon 3rd 18:00(3rd) to 07:00(4th)
Tue 4th 19:00(4th) to 07:00(5th)
Zone** Name Monday 3rd Jan-Tuesday 4th Jan
1 Ballyboden System Shut 6pm -7am
2 Slievebloom System Shut 6pm -7am
3 Ballyfermot System Shut 6pm -7am
4 Blackhorse Bridge System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
5 Navan Road System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
6 Mespil Road System Shut 6pm -7am
7 Anglesea Road System Shut 6pm -7am
8 Rialto Bridge System Shut 6pm -7am
9 Merrion Gates System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
10 Belcamp System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
11 Clarehall System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
12 Shanliss System Shut 6pm -7am
13 HomeFarm Road System None
14 Rathlin System Shut 6pm -7am
15 Finglas System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
16 Summerhill System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
17 Christchurch System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
18 Brunswick Street System Shut 6pm -7am
19 Sillogue Tower System Shut 6pm -7am
Customers should be aware that unlike some other utilities, water distribution systems cannot be operated and managed to the point where the exact locations and precise times at which the effects of pressure alternations (both increases and decreases) will be experienced, however we do make every effort to ensure that the times and areas effected are limited to those mentioned above.
The Council has aked that people report locations where they see water running/rising to the contacts given below.
Bogus callers may use the current water problems to gain access to houses. If a member of Dublin City Council calls to a property they will always carry and produce identification. If the caller asks you to check the flow of water at the taps, close the door fully while you do so. If you are in any doubt do not allow access.
Emergency Number 01-6796186(outside office hours only)
Email mainswatercomplaints@dublincity.ie
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Update on Water Supply
Details of Current Water Restrictions and Cut Off's are as follows:
Saturday 1st January (pressure reductions and cut-offs) from 4pm to 12 noon 2nd January
Sunday 2nd January (pressure reductions and cut-offs)from 6pm to 12 noon 3rd January
Monday 3rd January(pressure reductions and cut–offs) from 6pm to 7am 4th January
Tuesday 4th January (pressure reductions and cut offs) from 6.00 pm to 7.00 am (5th Jan)
Further information can be obtianed from www.dublincity.ie
John
Saturday 1st January (pressure reductions and cut-offs) from 4pm to 12 noon 2nd January
Sunday 2nd January (pressure reductions and cut-offs)from 6pm to 12 noon 3rd January
Monday 3rd January(pressure reductions and cut–offs) from 6pm to 7am 4th January
Tuesday 4th January (pressure reductions and cut offs) from 6.00 pm to 7.00 am (5th Jan)
Further information can be obtianed from www.dublincity.ie
John
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