July 27
BUSINESSES IMPROVING OUR CITY
DublinTown is the collective voice of businesses in Dublin city centre, working to create a better city experience for all. They promote the city centre as the ultimate destination of choice for shopping and socialising while also improving the district through additional cleaning, graffiti removal, floral planting and other initiatives. DublinTown makes the city centre better by connecting influential people in authority with its 2,500 business members. They are advocates using examples and evidence to drive change.
UPDATES
July 27
Extended: Night Time Economy Support Scheme
Due to the high demand for funding under the Night Time Economy Support Scheme, Minister Catherine Martin has extended the Scheme with an additional investment of €1.4m bringing the total allocated to this Scheme to €4m. The Scheme will be extended until 12 noon on the 10th of August or until the funding is exhausted, […]
May 25
Eirgrid Dublin Major Upgrade Notice
EirGrid (the state-owned electricity transmission grid operator) is planning a major, multi-year upgrade of the Dublin electricity grid called Powering Up Dublin. This project will help facilitate Government renewable energy targets and meet growing demand in the city and county. They have setup a Business Forum to ensure they work closely with potentially impacted businesses […]
May 24
Crime Prevention Talk with An Garda Síochána
DublinTown has organised a briefing session with a Crime Prevention Officer from An Garda Síochána. A Sergeant from Pearse Street Station will discuss issues and preventative measures related to: Cash Handling Theft (Shoplifting) Robbery Access Control (Staff Areas) Counterfeit Currency Online Crime There will be an opportunity for Q&A if there are any areas you’d […]
TRAFFIC & ROADS
August 25
Capel Street Pedestrianisation Extended
For your information, Dublin City Council has announced a 4-week extension to the Capel Street/Parliament Street weekend traffic-free streets initiative. The initiative (which was due to finish this weekend) will now conclude September 26th. Public consultation for feedback will commence on Monday 30th August. DublinTown will be making a detailed submission, if you would like […]
August 4
Dublin Bus Capacity Document
Since the first lockdown, DublinTown has liaised with government departments, Dublin Bus and the National Transport Authority in regards to public transport and a return to a safe, reliable and functioning city centre. Dublin Bus services are currently operating at 75%. Below you will find a link to the most recent Dublin Bus report in regards […]