Paul McAuliffe TD

‘Today’s decision to drop legal proceedings against the Luas Finglas extension puts the project on track’ - Paul McAuliffe TD Today's meeting of the PP heard from An Taoiseach and those Minister's involved in last weeks negotiations regarding the details the €770m package which wil be voted on in the Dail this week. The meeting also heard from elected members from across the country. An Taoiseach said he fully recognised the anger and frustration of people dealing with inc

17th November 2025 - In recent weeks, I have heard from a number of people living in the Grove Park area on issues with local post delivery. Separately, I met with various postmasters in Dublin about the challenges they face operating an urban post office, compared to their rural counterparts. 📩 As An Post is one of our core public services; last week, I raised these issues with the Tánaiste to ensure that people are firstly, receiving their post in a timely manner, and sec

5th November 2025 - Yesterday, after 3 weeks of emails and calls about the new sus services in our area, I tabled a Topical Issue on the roll out of Phase 7 of Bus Connects in Finglas West, South, East and Glasnevin. Discussing the issue of Bus Connects Phase 7 in the Dáil for a Topical Issue debate. Along with the issues of the new routes, on the F2, F3, 23, 24 we have a less frequent and a less reliable service. More people are waiting longer and often report buses full whe

30th October 2025 - I welcome today's decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant the railway order for the Finglas Luas project. The transport project involves an extension of almost 4km of the Green Line from Broombridge to Finglas, linking north Dublin to the wider Luas network. This is a big day for our community. A project which everyone has been campaigning for now has full planning permission. When we started holding local meetings in 2018 calling on the NTA to extend t

Recently in the Dáil, I raised the issue of illegal fireworks in Dublin North West. Time and time again I hear from people across the constituency about the impact this has on families at this time of year. I raised this question with Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice, who outlined the Gardaí's Operation Tombola that aims to tackle this ongoing issue. Operation Tombola combats the importation, sale and distribution of illegal fireworks, through int

24th of October 2025 - Phase 7 of the Bus Connects project rolled out across Dublin North West on Sunday. These changes include the removal of the 9, 83, 140, 40, 40b and the introduction of the 23, 24, F1, F2, F3. 🚏 Full information on changes to the routes (including a map) are available from the NTA website here . A partial map capturing some of the new Dublin Bus routes. For the full detailed map, visit the NTA website here . I, along with many constituents, have been

24th of October 2025 - I recently held an AV Room briefing in Leinster House with Debra Ireland for Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas. Debra Ireland does incredible work for those suffering with EB (epidermolysis bullosa) which is an incurable genetic condition that affects the skin. Representatives from the organisation, including those affected by the condition and their families, spoke passionately about how this impacts them on a daily basis, as captured in their

23rd of October 2025 - I am pleased to welcome the recent announcement by Government on the Cabinet approval of #JenniesLaw. I commend the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, my colleague Senator Fiona O’Loughlin and most importantly Jason Poole, Jennifer’s brother and family who have been working tirelessly over the past number of years to ensure that Jennie’s Law is progressed and brought into law. The law aims to protect those living with domestic violence and will see

A brilliant afternoon on the 13th of September at the Ballymun Community Expo. Well done to all the groups and stands and to the Dublin...

From the 11th of September, 215,000 are newly eligible for GP visit cards The income thresholds have increased as follows: In this first...

A fantastic afternoon at the older persons expo in #Finglas on September 8th. Great to see so many different groups and a good attendance .

I was delighted to help launch Recovery Month for the Finglas Cabra Drug & Alcohol Task Force and Ballymun Local Drugs and Alcohol Task...

Do you know a couple over 70 earning less than €52,000 or €26,000 as an individual. They may be eligible for a payment to help heat their...

Well done to all the residents in Wadelai / Hillcrest & District Residents' Association for organising an amazing family fun day and...

I was so pleased to get a sneek peak at the new Finglas Library on August 15th. It has so many great spaces and facilities and much...

BUS ROUTE CHANGES We have been informed by the NTA that following bus routes are scheduled to be removed 9, 83, 140, 13, 4,11,...

I was delighted to support Finglas Tidy Towns at their annual plant sale this morning.

In May, I attended the launch of the new dual diagnosis plan , which includes a new National Centre for dual diagnosis in Dublin North...

Public reps and key stakeholders received an update from the team looking after the conservation of St Canice’s graveyard in #Finglas...

I was delighted to drop up to the Finglas Mens Shed this afternoon. The group do fantastic work and provide an important outlet for men...

Dropped in to the official opening of the Reeezan Family Practice. A great new medical and wellness centre on St Pappin Road.

The rain went away and the sun came out for the Courtlands Family Fun Day. Well-done to all the organisers and thanks to the sponsors. I...

It was great to get a presentation on the future of football funding in Ireland from PFAI Thanks to Roberto Lopes, Bren Clarke, Lisa...

Thanks to everyone one who dropped in to Home Farm for our public information meeting on the Swords Road Core Bus Corridor If you live...

Delighted to welcome our Dublin Spokesperson Cormac Devlin TD and Colette O'Sullivan to the Rediscovery Centre, the national centre for...

I got great news that the application by Axis Ballymun and East Belfast Mission to the #SharedIslandFund has been successful. It will...

TD Paul McAuliffe for the Dublin North West had the pleasure of welcoming the student council from Mother of Devine Grace to Leinster...

TD for Dublin North West Paul McAuliffe was delighted to have St Michael's Holy Faith, Finglas in Leinster House on Thursday the 20th of...

At the unveiling of the new leaf monument by Finglas Tidy Towns last week on Seamus Ennis Road. The leaf was donated by PACE and...

The draft design for the improvements to the ‘5-arm junction’ in Finglas village has been approved and will be subject to public...

It was great to visit Anam Cara and Le Cheile Day Centre in Ballygall with Minister Mary Butler. Helping Older People to age in place and...

Public reps were recently given a presentation by the Finglas Luas team with updates on the preferred route realignment as well as...

Following a vote in 2021 by Councillors to rezone the area, Dublin City Council has prepared a draft Masterplan for the Jamestown...

Following the rezoning last year of the Jamestown Lands, Dublin City Council has now prepared a draft Masterplan for the Jamestown...

TD Paul McAuliffe for the Dublin North West informed on the morning of the 6th of April, that an additional €100,000 has been approved...

On March 8th, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe attended the Saint Kevin's Boys FC name change to St Kevin's Football...

Recently the community in Meakstown turned the sod on the new state-of -the-art community centre. Thanks to Mayor Howard Mahony for doing...

Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council recently held public consultations on the future of the Santry river greenway. Their aim is...

The fuel allowance income threshold for over 70’s has dramatically increased as part of budget 2023. People aged 70 and over can now earn...

An Taoiseach, Micheal Martin has confirmed an allocation of €2 Million to support initiatives and projects which will help address the...

Re: City Neighbourhoods Competition 2022 Have you or your Residents Association/Environmental Group been working extra hard to make your...

Fianna Fáil T.D for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe, has welcomed the publication of an information brochure to inform the public of...

Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe, has welcomed today’s announcement by Ministers Foley and Harris that an agreement...

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has confirmed that Balcurris Park is to receive a significant upgrade through the Sláintecare...

Fianna Fáil T.D for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe , has welcomed the governments firm commitment to the MetroLink project following...

Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe, has said that a full return of employees to the office next month would be a missed...

Fianna Fáil T.D for Dublin North West, and Vice Chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee, Paul McAuliffe, has welcomed the publication...

This week the government announced €17 million to support those in the hospitality industry to create outdoor seating areas. The grants...

Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe, has called for a walk-in test centre to be established in Dublin North West....

Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe has welcomed the publication of ‘Ballymun – a Brighter Future’ by Andrew Montague....