Thursday, January 20, 2011

50 DAYS TO CHANGE IRELAND: IT’S TIME TO TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK

This is our chance for change. See Eamon Gilmore's statement below on the General Election. Your support will make that change a reality.

STATEMENT BY EAMON GILMORE TD
Leader of the Labour Party
Thursday, 20 January 2011


50 DAYS TO CHANGE IRELAND: IT’S TIME TO TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK


At last we know. The Election will be held on Friday 11th March – 50 days from now.

Now its up to us. We have 50 days to bring real change to our country. To elect a Government that will go to work on behalf of the Irish people.

Ireland has many difficulties, but our capacities are far greater than our problems. This is a great country, and our people are more than equal to the task we face. Of building a better future for our children. Of ensuring that our best days are still to come.

From today, we have 50 days to make sure that the energy and commitment and patriotism and sheer gut decency of the Irish people, can be unleashed again.

We have 50 days to rid ourselves of cronyism and insider Government. We have 50 days to elect a Government that will go to work every day to create jobs and build a sustainable economic recovery.

We have 50 days to do what has never been done before – to elect a Labour-led Government. A Government that is driven by the concerns of the many, not the insider-few.

We have 50 days to bring about real change.

Its time to take our country back.

Today we begin to part with the past and to forge the future.

We urge the public to join with us in these efforts.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Dublin North Central - Water Supply Survey


Water Supply Survey

Dear Resident,

Throughout 2010 I have been submitting questions to City Council Management on the ongoing water supply issues in the Dublin North Central Area.

In October I was informed that the Council are 'unaware of any ongoing water pressure problems' and in December I was told that water pressure has improved in the previous 6-8 months.

For the last number of years Dublin City Management have been trying to upgrade a grossly underfunded system. I would like to get your views on the water pressure and water supply in your area.

Please complete the survey below and thank you again for your support.


Aodhán
CLLR. AODHÁN Ó RÍORDÁIN
086-8190336 / aodhan.oriordain@gmail.com

Saturday, January 01, 2011

Update on the water supply situation 1st to 5th Jan 2011 – updated 3.00 pm on 1st Jan

Update on the water supply situation 1st to 5th Jan 2011 – updated 3.00 pm on 1st Jan

The following is the position on the production and demand for water as at midnight on 31st December 2010:

Production: 546.3 Mld Demand:545 Mld Storage at Stillorgan Reservoir is now at 551 Mld.

Restrictions will have to continue to ensure that drinking water storage levels return to normal levels. Details of the restrictions for the next few days 1st January to 5th January are given below. The restrictions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the regime may have to be altered if the situation changes.

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 as soon as possible to check for leaks on their property.

Tankers have been sent to the following locations Saturday 1stJanuary 2011 (10:00 until 16:00):

  • Artane Castle, Shopping Centre (Off Skellys lane), Coolock.
  • Lidl, St. Margarets Rd,
  • Northside Shopping Centre, Oscar Traynor Rd.
  • Church at Griffith Ave  (between Philipsburgh Avenue and Malahide Rd, At St Mary’s College)
  • 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.

Raheny road

Fumbally Lane

Military Road

Malahide road

Parts of Crumlin, Kimmage, Santry & Finglas

Zone**

Name

1st Jan to 5th Jan (am)

1

Ballyboden System

Shuts as above

2

Slievebloom System

Shuts as above

3

Ballyfermot System

Shuts as above

4

Blackhorse Bridge System

Pressure reductions with possible loss of water

5

Navan Road System

Shuts as above

6

Mespil Road System

Shuts as above

7

Anglesea Road System

Shuts as above

8

Rialto Bridge System

Shuts as above

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

Pressure reductions with possible loss of water

13

HomeFarm Road System

Shuts as above

14

Rathlin System

Shuts as above

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

Shuts as above

19

Sillogue Tower System

Shuts as 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.

 

Emergency Number:       01-6796186 (outside office hours only)

Email:                 mainswatercomplaints@dublincity.ie

    

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.

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:

Sat 1st 16:00(1st) to 12:00 (2nd)

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)

Areas: