Local Fine Gael Councillor Neale Richmond has launched an online campaign to highlight the extent of Ireland’s burgeoning national debt. On Neale’s website members of the public can now view Ireland’s national debt clock as it increase by the second.

“This campaign is not about scoring political points, but rather it is aimed to help inform the Irish people as to the massive millstone of debt that has been built up over the past two years and is growing by the second. Read More…

Customers should be advised that on Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd May 2010, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council will not be collecting Black Bins or Bags.

Householders are asked to put their Black Bins or Bags out the week after the Bank Holiday.

The Green Bin Collection due on Monday, 3rd May will be collected on Saturday, 1st May. For more information on Green Bin collection dates visit www.greenbin.ie

For any queries Ring (01) 205 4810

Full reimbursement must be made to all who already qualified

Drivers who have to wait longer than four weeks for their National Car Test (NCT) are entitled to a free test but many drivers and NCT staff are unaware of this according to Local Fine Gael Councillor Neale Richmond.

“Across the country there seems to be a backlog for the NCT. However, many drivers and NCT staff members are unaware of a rule that results in drivers being entitled to a free test.

“According to the NCT customer charter, the NCT aims to:

‘….ensure that an average lead-time for an appointment at an individual test centre is less than three weeks with a free test if this is greater than four weeks.”

“Although the wording is slightly ambiguous, it is clear to me, when a driver is booking a test and can’t be given one within four weeks, he is entitled to a free test. With a backlog of applications, I have been contacted by drivers who have been given an appointment six weeks away.

“However, not only are customers unaware of this important clause, but it seems some staff in test centres are not making people aware of it either. I have been contacted by drivers who booked their test, were given a six week waiting time and were not told that they are entitled to a free test.

“This may not be the staff’s fault as they just handle booking and may not be instructed to make drivers away of their rights.

“To obtain a refund, a driver must write or email the customer service department and they will issue it. I advise people who have had to wait over four weeks to contact the NCT immediately to get their refund. More importantly, the NCT needs to put proper procedure in place to ensure people know their rights.

“Many drivers who had to wait over four weeks for their test have already paid the €49 NCT. This must be reimbursed to them without delay.”

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council are experiencing a high demand for water, which is placing significant strain on the local water supply in the Glencullen Area.

Please use any water supplied from the public mains as conservatively as possible especially in relation to non-essential uses such as car washing, watering your garden, or other outdoor purposes.

For further tips and assistance in water conservation, please contact the Sandyford Depot at Tel. Number 295 5063/087.