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Key workers, including nurses, gardaí and teachers, could have the opportunity to rent low-cost homes in the heart of Dublin City under a new plan from Dublin City Council. All to discuss with Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town.
Key workers, including nurses, gardaí and teachers, could have the opportunity to rent low-cost homes in the heart of Dublin City under a new plan from Dublin City Council. All to discuss with Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town.
CEO of Dublin Town, Richard Guiney on safety concerns in Dublin city following a knife attack yesterday in Eden Quay.
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Dublin Town, the collective voice of traders in the city centre, says businesses in the city centre cannot wait any longer for urgent action to restore confidence. The are calling for immediate funding of the Taoiseach's Taskforce report. We discuss further with CEO of Dublin Town Richard Guiney.
Dublin Town, the collective voice of traders in the city centre, says businesses in the city centre cannot wait any longer for urgent action to restore confidence. The are calling for immediate funding of the Taoiseach's Taskforce report. We discuss further with CEO of Dublin Town Richard Guiney.
Prime properties - but why so many derelict commercial premises and retail vacancies in the capital? We spoke to Bernadine Hogan, head of retail at CBRE and Richard Guiney, chief executive Dublin Town to discuss the matter further.
The GPO on O'Connell Street could be turned into a national museum to regenerate what is seen as ‘the troubled part' of the capital, according to a report from the Dublin City Taskforce. All to talk about with Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.
The GPO on O'Connell Street could be turned into a national museum to regenerate what is seen as ‘the troubled part' of the capital, according to a report from the Dublin City Taskforce. All to talk about with Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.
Its been six months since the new Dublin City Council rules involving waste management in Dublin city were implemented but bin bags are still causing an issue throughout the city. Businesses have voiced concern over the opening of rubbish bags throughout the city. As Dublin is set to enter its busiest time with tourists, how can we make the city cleaner?Pat asked Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town and also Paul Gallagher, CEO of IHF and former Manager of Buswells.
Work is underway for the second phase of the Dublin City Transport Plan, which will see more roads become traffic-free. We speak to Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.
Work is underway for the second phase of the Dublin City Transport Plan, which will see more roads become traffic-free. We speak to Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.
The €26 million redevelopment of Dublin's Victorian fruit and vegetable market close to Capel Street is scheduled to begin by June, six years after it was closed by Dublin City Council. With more on this we spoke to Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.
The €26 million redevelopment of Dublin's Victorian fruit and vegetable market close to Capel Street is scheduled to begin by June, six years after it was closed by Dublin City Council. With more on this we spoke to Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.
Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, discusses safety concerns in the capital after a fatal stabbing near Grafton Street.
A 34-year-old man has died after he was stabbed in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning.Meanwhile, new figures released by An Garda Síochána shows that the number of knives that were seized in Ireland is up by 58% between 2015 and 2024. So, what's being done to tackle the issue of knife crime in Ireland?Matt spoke to criminologist Trina O'Connor and Richard Guiney, Chief Executive of Dublin Town, to hear their views.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation
Fear among shop owners in Dublin city centre grow following the fatal stabbing of a man over the weekend. Pat discusses this concern with Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town and also Catherine Ardagh TD, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin South Central.
Lorraine O'Connor, the head of Muslim Sisters of Éire, which runs a soup run and Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town and a member of the Dublin City Taskforce
Richard Guiney, Chief Executive of Dublin Town discusses a decrease in footfall and consumer spending in the city centre in the run up to Christmas.
Cork's English Market Boss has said that the competitive nature of Dublin's retail scene is the primary obstacle to similar markets setting up in the capital. But is this true? We asked Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town.
Cork's English Market Boss has said that the competitive nature of Dublin's retail scene is the primary obstacle to similar markets setting up in the capital. But is this true? We asked Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town.
Joining Anton to look back on the Dublin riots one year on is Richard Guiney, CEO Dublin Town and Conor Lally, security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times.
Garda numbers similar to those which followed last year's November riots must be visible in the city centre leading up to Christmas. That's the call from Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Garda numbers similar to those which followed last year's November riots must be visible in the city centre leading up to Christmas. That's the call from Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
O'Connell Street was lined with spectators last night for a Halloween parade…that didn't exist. Ronan McGreevy of The Irish Times and Richard Guiney of Dublin Town joined Ivan.
Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central has said that Serious thought is needed before any more celebrations take place in Dublin city as it remains ‘unsafe' His comments come following a knife attack during the Olympics homecoming. We get reaction from CEO of Dublin Town, Richard Guiney.
Feljin Jose, Green Party Councillor and Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.
Businesses in Dublin are considering a legal challenge to plans that would restrict car access in the city centre because they worry it will damage their footfall.Richard Guiney, chief executive of Dublin Town, and Prof Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation in Trinity College Dublin, joined The Last Word to debate the traffic management plans for Dublin city.For the full podcast click the 'Play' button on this page.
The Cabinet is expected to approve the establishment of a new taskforce charged with rejuvenating Dublin City centre when it meets at Government Buildings. What changes will this taskforce hope to bring? We speak to Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.
Pat Gates, Coordinator for the Young People At Risk Programme in the North Inner City, and Richard Guiney, Chief Executive for Dublin Town joined The Last Word to discuss the challenges facing An Garda Síochána around policing Dublin City. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The Saint Patrick's Day Parade will begin at 12 noon on Sunday. But what impact does the day have across the city? We heard from Gerry Farrell, Operations Director, Dublin Town.
An increased Garda presence in Dublin, a crackdown on youth offenders, more 24-hour public transport and safe taxi hubs are among proposals made to Government by Dublin Town. Richard Guiney, CEO Dublin Town and Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD.
An increased Garda presence in Dublin, a crackdown on youth offenders, more 24-hour public transport and safe taxi hubs are among proposals made to Government by a business representative group in the wake of a riot that occurred last November. Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town told us what he thinks of these proposals.
Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, Keith Gavin, from the Irish Parking Association and Janet Horner, Green Party councillor and member of Dublin City Council's Transport Committee
Plans to reallocate road space across Dublin city centre from private cars to buses, cyclists and pedestrians have received ‘overwhelming' support by the public We get reaction from Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at the School of Engineering at Trinity College and also Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.
Is the prospect of a car-free Dublin City centre realistic?Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, Michael Pidgeon, Green Party Councillor and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Janet Horner, Green Party, Dublin City Councilor for the North Inner City, Dáithí De Roiste, Lord Mayor of Dublin , Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town, Dublin City Centre's Business Improvement District.
Dermot O'Leary NBRU // Dervla Brophy, Communications Manager with the Luas operator Transdev // Richard Guiney, Dublin Town
To discuss yesterday's events, The Last Word was joined by Business Owner Paul Gallagher, Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor with the Irish Times, and Aoife Barry, author of Social Capital.To discuss the cost of the riots, Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME and Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The capital city is attempting to get back to normal today after the horrific stabbing of three children and one woman yesterday which were followed by hours of rioting and looting. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris described last night's riots as “disgraceful” and said a 'hooligan faction driven by far right ideology' contributed to the unrest.Kieran was joined in studio by Ray McAdam, Fine Gael Councillor for North Inner City Dublin and Neale Richmond, Minister of State with responsibility for Employment Affairs & Retail Businesses, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, Ciaran Cuffe, Green Party MEP for Dublin, Pat Leahy, Former Assistant Garda Commissioner, Hazel Chu, Green Dublin City Councillor, Lorraine O'Connor of the Muslim Sisters of Eire and Fianna Fáil spokesperson for Justice and TD for Dublin Bay South, Jim O'Callaghan....
The Quays in Dublin are set to close to car traffic under new proposals from the City Council. A consultation is now open on a new draft Dublin City Centre Transport Plan.Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Hazel Chu, Dublin City Councillor for the Green Party, Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town and Jim Waldron, Spokesperson for the National Private Hire & Taxi Association to discuss...
The Minister for Justice has announced a plan for Dublin City in a bid to make it a safer place. But will Community Safety Wardens Work?Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon and Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Do we need more public toilets? According to the Dublin City Council website, only half of the 28 toilets are open. Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning with more on this.
Stop glamorising spray-paint vandalism by calling it art' - that's the call from Senator Michael McDowell. Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town gave his opinion on spray paint and also speaking to Shane Decoy, a Muralist based in Dublin.
We speak to Angela Willis, Assistant Commissioner of the Dublin Metropolitan Region, and we get reaction from Richard Guiney, Chief Executive Officer of Dublin Town, a group representing businesses in the city centre.
Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, and Jim O'Callaghan, Fianna Fáil Justice Spokesperson and TD for Dublin Bay South discuss the latest violent incident in Dublin City Centre after a stabbing on Grafton Street.
Following the latest in a series of violent events in Dublin city centre, Gardaí plan to meet with local business owners to address ongoing safety concerns. Richard Guiney, Chief Executive at Dublin Town, and Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor with The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Richard Guiney, CEO Dublin Town, discusses the issues in Dublin city centre after a brutal attack on an Amercian tourist on Talbot Street.
Janet Horner, Green Dublin City Councillor Gerry Farrell, Director of Operations with Dublin Town
Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, on restrictions to parking in urban areas as part of the Government's Climate Action Plan.