Dublin South East Sinn Féin -- Building an Ireland of Equals

Doolan outlines 5-year strategy for a green Dublin

Published: 23 March, 2007

Climate change represents one of the greatest threats to our society. Dublin city is not immune to this threat and effective action must be taken to reduce the negative impact on our communities.

Sinn Féin's Dublin Spokesperson the Environment & Local Government Cllr. Daithí Doolan will today present a strategy to Dublin City Council's Environment Strategic Policy Committee that will ensure, "an interdepartmental approach which identifies key areas of action that will positively impact on climate change. Dublin must have the confidence to play a central role in developing an environmentally friendly future."

Speaking ahead of today's meeting, Cllr. Doolan outlined the strategy:

"I am proposing a 5 year strategy linked directly to the Kyoto Agreement, which will focus on:

  • Waste Management. The promotion of reduction, reusing and recycling as alternatives to land fill & incineration. Adoption of a Zero Waste Policy for Dublin and the scrapping of any plans for an incinerator in Dublin.
  • Transport. The promotion of public transport over private cars. Renewable energy sources for Dublin City Council vehicles.
  • Planning. To ensure that all developments are environmentally & socially sustainable. Develop guidelines for lands at risk of flooding. Integrated actions on spatial planning to reduce commuting.
  • Energy. To increase use of renewable energy sources in heating existing buildings and new developments. Renewable energy sources to become standard in renovation programmes for Dublin City Council.
  • Policy proofing. To ensure all policy developed by Dublin City Council is Environmentally Proofed and is in line with the Kyoto Agreement.
  • Interdepartmental Co-operation. Establish and interdepartmental group by June 2007 to oversee and implement this strategy."


Cllr. Doolan continued, "it is important to think globally and act locally.

Sinn Féin is confident that if this strategy is implemented with public consultation, Dublin can lead by example in implementing the Kyoto Agreement. For our part Sinn Féin is committed to giving this strategy its full support and encouragement. We must and will work with others to ensure its success."

Cllr. Doolan concluded by calling, "on all parties to support this strategy and ensure its full implementation."