Measures aimed at making the city safer and more welcoming include turning derelict sites into high-density residential areas for essential workers
Sweeping measures aimed at making the city safer and more welcoming include turning derelict sites into high-density residential areas for essential workers
A Taskforce for Dublin established last May has put forward 10 “big moves” which aim to make the city safer, more welcoming and less run down. - Redevelop the GPO as major public building. The taskforce is not making specific recommendations but said it received suggestions the building be used by RTÉ, a government department or museum.- Fast-track the delivery and funding of Dublin City Council’s public realm projects, including pedestrianization and cycling plans.2.
- Add 1,000 gardaí to Dublin city centre area to bring to EU average and accelerate reassignment of “noncore” policing duties from gardaí to other agencies.- Expand private security on public transport with increased powers.- Relocate O’Connell Street Garda station to the GPO pending its long-term development.- Ensure emergency accommodation and processing facilities are more equitably spread across Greater Dublin.6.
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