They actually backed down and the plans for the facility are officially scrapped, so I am just sitting here in total shock while my phone keeps buzzing. I honestly did not think they would listen to us, but clearly even a small group can actually force the council to change …
October 16, 2013
Final supporters
Mr Dick Brady, Assistant City Manager for Housing
Cllr Dermot Lacey, Chairperson of the Strategic Policy Committee on Housing
Dublin City Council
I am writing to object in the strongest possible terms to the proposed changes to the youth homelessness facility, the Cara Foyer, located in my local community centre St Catherine's on Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8.
For almost ten years this facility, which deals exclusively with young people aged 18 to 25, has been a successful part of our community.
The decision to turn it into a general homelessness facility was taken without any consultation with the local community or our elected representatives, or the many community and voluntary organisations who use St Catherine's.
I have no objection to the youth homelessness facility staying. I object only to the idea of putting a general homelessness facility, which will be a magnet for anti social behaviour, next to a facility used by hundreds of young people every day.
I am asking you to put the decision on hold and to immediately meet with my elected representatives and with the action group established at a meeting of the local community on 25 July to resolve this matter.
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https://www.facebook.com/Fairness4D8Youth
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August 12, 2013
I really thought this might just fizzle out in a quiet corner of the neighborhood but clearly I was wrong because the energy right now is just wild. Honestly my head is spinning seeing how many people feel exactly the same way about Marrowbone Lane even if I did have a moment where I doubted we would get anyone listening at all.
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August 12, 2013
6 Comments
this is a disaster for our area. why wasnt anyone asked about this before they went ahead with it?? dublin 8 is sick of being ignored
Disgraceful that this happened without a single word to the people living here. Reverse it now.
St Catherines does so much for all of us. Stop messing with it!!!
Total madness to put that there right next to where the children are playing. Think about the community for once.
Bad decision. The locals should have a say in what happens on their own street.
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They actually backed down and the plans for the facility are officially scrapped, so I am just sitting here in total shock while my phone keeps buzzing. I honestly did not think they would listen to us, but clearly even a small group can actually force the council to change …
October 16, 2013
Final supporters
Mr Dick Brady, Assistant City Manager for Housing
Cllr Dermot Lacey, Chairperson of the Strategic Policy Committee on Housing
Dublin City Council
I am writing to object in the strongest possible terms to the proposed changes to the youth homelessness facility, the Cara Foyer, located in my local community centre St Catherine's on Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8.
For almost ten years this facility, which deals exclusively with young people aged 18 to 25, has been a successful part of our community.
The decision to turn it into a general homelessness facility was taken without any consultation with the local community or our elected representatives, or the many community and voluntary organisations who use St Catherine's.
I have no objection to the youth homelessness facility staying. I object only to the idea of putting a general homelessness facility, which will be a magnet for anti social behaviour, next to a facility used by hundreds of young people every day.
I am asking you to put the decision on hold and to immediately meet with my elected representatives and with the action group established at a meeting of the local community on 25 July to resolve this matter.
See Facebook for more detail
https://www.facebook.com/Fairness4D8Youth
Updates
August 12, 2013
I really thought this might just fizzle out in a quiet corner of the neighborhood but clearly I was wrong because the energy right now is just wild. Honestly my head is spinning seeing how many people feel exactly the same way about Marrowbone Lane even if I did have a moment where I doubted we would get anyone listening at all.
Reached 100 supporters
August 12, 2013
6 Comments
keep the foyer as is. it works for the kids. dont ruin it for everybody else just because it looks easier on paper.
this is a disaster for our area. why wasnt anyone asked about this before they went ahead with it?? dublin 8 is sick of being ignored
Disgraceful that this happened without a single word to the people living here. Reverse it now.
St Catherines does so much for all of us. Stop messing with it!!!
Total madness to put that there right next to where the children are playing. Think about the community for once.
Bad decision. The locals should have a say in what happens on their own street.
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keep the foyer as is. it works for the kids. dont ruin it for everybody else just because it looks easier on paper.