Vape Shop Proliferation, a national conversation (at last)

Vape Shop Proliferation, a national conversation (at last)

Vape Shop Proliferation, a national conversation (at last)Ciarán
Published on: 12/09/2026

The Taoiseach has expressed an opinion echoing a motion I submitted regarding reclassifying Vape Shops to enable councils to limit them.

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Better Parking Enforcement Needed

Better Parking Enforcement Needed

Better Parking Enforcement NeededCiarán
Published on: 06/09/2026

Cllr Ciarán Fisher on illegal parking in Dundalk — footpaths, double yellow lines, and why enforcement must go beyond the pay parking zone after 5.30pm.

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Call for Progress on Shared Sports Facilities in Dundalk

Call for Progress on Shared Sports Facilities in Dundalk

Call for Progress on Shared Sports Facilities in DundalkCiarán
Published on: 02/09/2026

Cllr Ciarán Fisher calls for shared municipal sports pitches and a 5km parkland running route in Dundalk as local clubs run out of space. Get involved in the working group.

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New Planning Exemptions Come Into Effect

New Planning Exemptions Come Into Effect

New Planning Exemptions Come Into EffectCiarán
Published on: 06/08/2026

What homeowners need to know. New planning exemptions came into effect on 27 July 2026, giving homeowners more flexibility for extensions, garden cabins, insulation, bike storage and more, without full planning permission.

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Motion to Abolish the USC

Motion to Abolish the USC

Motion to Abolish the USCCiarán
Published on: 20/05/2026

Details of my motion proposing to abolish the 'temporary' USC tax.

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Dundalk Mobility Hubs: A Step Forward for Sustainable Transport or a Recipe for New Problems?

Dundalk Mobility Hubs: A Step Forward for Sustainable Transport or a Recipe for New Problems?

Dundalk Mobility Hubs: A Step Forward for Sustainable Transport or a Recipe for New Problems?Ciarán
Published on: 16/05/2026

Details on the proposed Transport Hubs for Dundalk. It represents an ambitious and interesting investment for the town with lots of potential, and some drawbacks (particularly with regards to the use of e-scooters).

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