Dear Constituent, I am writing to update you on matters that have been raised with me by your local community. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of help or any other matter.
Commuter Group Meeting
OUR DAY WILL COME – Letter by Paschal Donohoe published in Irish Times
Madam, In response to letters on Fine Gael’s electoral performance, I draw attention to the wilderness years of Kevin Rudd’s Australian Labor Party, Stephen Harper’s Canadian Conservative Party and Felipe Calderon’s Mexican National Action Party.
Govt fails to regulate private rental sector despite promises – Donohoe
Problems include substandard accommodation and rogue landlords Fine Gael Senator Paschal Donohoe, Dublin Central, has criticised the Department of the Environment for failing to do anything to better regulate the private rental sector despite promises to do so earlier in the year.
WE MUST KEEP THE BUSES RUNNING WHILE WE BUILD THE METRO
Statement by Senator Paschal Donohoe on 16 September 2008 The Planning Application for Metro North, made public this week, revealed that over 150 bus routes in the city centre will be altered due to the closure of roads that are heavily used by buses. “There are over 210 bus routes in the Dublin Bus Area. […]
Improving Dublin’s Public Transport – Paschal’s Annual Report 07/08
In the Last Year As Fine Gael Seanad Transport Spokesperson I have:-
Supporting good Local Planning & Infrastructure – from Paschal’s Annual Report 07/08
In the Last Year I have worked for:- Improved Local Planning & Facilities I have continued to work constructively with local residents on development and traffic matters. This has included the Phibsborough Area Plan, individual planning issues such as the Smurfit site in Glasnevin, Shandon Mills in Phibsborough and Cabra Farm.
Better Management of our Economy – From Paschal’s Annual Report 07/08
In the Last Year I have Worked For:- New Opportunities for Financial Services. A sovereign wealth fund is a state owned investment fund. They are worth over $3 trillion. I am leading a report for the European Affairs Committee on policy on these funds to identify opportunities for Ireland. The Docklands Financial Centre could become […]
Tackling standards in the Rental Sector – Paschal’s Annual Report 07/08
In the Last Year I Have Worked For:- Better Regulation for Rented Homes More must be done for local residents and tenants to ensure that rental properties are better maintained. I published an analysis showing that 1 in 5 rental properties are not meeting basic legal standards. My work also showed that only 36 legal […]
More Choice for the Citizen – Published in Magill Magazine July 2008
Click below to read Paschal’s article as Published in Magill Magazine July 2008
East Wall Update – Summer ’08
SENATOR PASCHAL DONOHOE – EAST WALL COMMUNITY UPDATE As a member of the Oireachtas representing the East Wall community, I am writing to give you an update on my work in Seanad Eireann on your behalf. I also want to update you on local matters that may be of interest to you. Please do not […]