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𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭
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


🚍 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝟗 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟏
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


𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐮𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
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


🎆 Fireworks in Dublin North West
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


🚌 Bus Route Changes in Dublin North West
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


Cross-Party Briefing with Debra Ireland
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


Update on Jennie's Law
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


Ballymun Expo
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...


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


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


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


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


Finglas Library
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 changes in Finglas, Glasnevin and Ballymun
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,...


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


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


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


Finglas Mens Shed Visit
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...


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


Courtlands Family Fun Day
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...


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


Swords Road Bus Corridor
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...


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


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


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


Students from St. Michael's Holy Faith Visit Leinster House
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...


Unveiling of New Leaf Monument in Finglas
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...


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


Minister Butler Visits Anam Cara
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...


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


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


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


Additional funding for St. Canice's Graveyard, Finglas
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...


St. Kevin's Football Club Renaming
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...


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


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


Fuel Allowance threshold increase for over 70's
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...


Taoiseach confirms €2 Million to address issues raised in Ballymun A Brighter Future Report
An Taoiseach, Micheal Martin has confirmed an allocation of €2 Million to support initiatives and projects which will help address the...
City Neighbourhood awards
Re: City Neighbourhoods Competition 2022 Have you or your Residents Association/Environmental Group been working extra hard to make your...


McAuliffe welcomes publication of information brochure on Finglas Primary Care Centre site
Fianna Fáil T.D for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe, has welcomed the publication of an information brochure to inform the public of...


WELCOME AGREEMENT TO DELIVER TWO NEW SECOND LEVEL SCHOOLS IN DUBLIN 9
Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe, has welcomed today’s announcement by Ministers Foley and Harris that an agreement...


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


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


A full return to office by public service would be a major missed opportunity to be climate brave
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...


Oireachtas Housing Committee launch 'Interim Report on Homelessness'
Fianna Fáil T.D for Dublin North West, and Vice Chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee, Paul McAuliffe, has welcomed the publication...


Council must not forget Dublin’s urban villages when spending Government's outdoor seating grants.
This week the government announced €17 million to support those in the hospitality industry to create outdoor seating areas. The grants...


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


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


Santry village deserves its fair share of €740K development levies. -McAuliffe
Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, Paul McAuliffe, has called for investment in Santry village following information which was...
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