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Nulty deceived the people of Dublin West & should consider resigning – McGuinness

13:23 06/12/11 by David McGuinness

Following his announcement this evening that he will vote against the Budget, it is clear that the newly elected Deputy for Dublin West Patrick Nulty has deceived the electorate in Dublin West and should consider resigning the seat, according to Cllr David McGuinness. Read More

Varadkar Election letter reveals level of betrayal on Metro North – McGuinness

11:45 15/11/11 by David McGuinness

Cllr David McGuinness, recent runner-up in the Dublin West By-Election, has today released a copy of a Fine Gael election letter which reveals the significant message of commitment to Metro North that Leo Varadkar gave in advance of the election in February. Read More

Speech by Councillor David McGuinness at the National Youth Conference, Cork

15:02 05/11/11 by David McGuinness

Councillor David McGuinness, who was the party's Dublin West by-election candidate, introduced Micheál Martin at the conference. Read More

Martin Congratulates David McGuinness on Excellent By-Election Performance

10:27 28/10/11 by Micheál Martin

Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has congratulated Councillor David McGuinness on his excellent performance in the Dublin West by-election. Read More

McGuinness warns that reckless language will cost jobs in Dublin West

9:15 16/10/11 by David McGuinness

Dublin West by-election candidate David McGuinness has described as “foolish and reckless” the comments of Socialist Party by-election candidate Ruth Coppinger on the impact of multi-national employers in the constituency. Read More

Speech by Leader Micheál Martin on the Moving of the Writ for the Dublin West by-election

11:32 04/10/11 by Micheál Martin

Dublin West Voters won’t be fooled by cynical FG stunt on Connolly Hospital – Kelleher

5:07 04/10/11 by Billy Kelleher

Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson Billy Kelleher TD has said “the Minister for Health James Reilly has a number of questions to answer after hosting a media event to open a ‘new’ unit at Connolly Hospital, an incredible year and a half after it actually opened.” Read More

McGuinness congratulates Castleknock student on historic victory

12:51 27/09/11 by David McGuinness

Cllr David McGuinness, Candidate for the Dublin West By-Election, has congratulated Alexander Amini of Castleknock College this evening for his “historic victory of the one of the top prizes at the annual European Young Scientist in Helsinki.” Read More

AIB should be sent packing for €500,000+ request for new CEO – McGuinness

11:25 26/09/11 by David McGuinness

Fianna Fáil by-election candidate David McGuinness has called on all candidates to commit to keeping the existing pay cap for bank chief executives in place following AIB’s formal request to exceed the €500,000 cap for its new CEO. Read More

Dublin 15 is prime location for new #TwitterIre office – McGuinness

9:31 26/09/11 by David McGuinness

Dublin West by-election candidate David McGuinness has said Dublin 15 would be a great location for the office Twitter is establishing in Ireland. Cllr McGuinness said: “The news that Twitter is locating in Ireland is a great boost for the country and another example of the strength of the growing web sector here. Read More

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Delivering for Dublin West

Since 1997 we have invested over €82million in the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown.
In 2000 a €96m Capital Development Programme replaced the older buildings on the site of Blanchardstown Hospital, which were spread out over a large area, with a modern facility, utilising a combination of new buildings integrated with substantially upgraded existing ones.
The National Aquatic Centre was officially opened on Monday, 10 March, 2003. The cost of the National Aquatic Centre was €62.5 million and the project was delivered on time and within budget.
New Docklands Train station opened 3 months ahead of schedule and under budget at a cost of €20 million.
The Docklands Station provides15 new Irish Rail scheduled services each way, each day from Docklands to Clonsilla in West Dublin. The new route will service stops at Broombridge, Ashtown, Castleknock, Coolmine and Clonsilla. Journey time from the Docklands to Clonsilla will be 20 minutes.
Phase 1 of the Navan Rail line from Clonsilla to Dunboyne has been completed. The Dept of Transport allocated grants totalling €43.6 million to Iarnrod Eireann for this project in 2009.
A large number of new schools have been built including, Castleknock Educate Together, Mary Mother of Hope, Castaheany Educate Together, Tyrellstown Educate Together, Scoil Choilm, Diswellstown, Scoil Ghrainne Community, Phibblestown and St.Patrick’s NS, Diswellstown.

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