Featured Consultations
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Cruise Passenger Realignment Project, Dun Laoghaire Harbour
Cruise Passenger Realignment Project, Dún Laoghaire Harbour We are proposing to build a new ramp and steps linking Harbour Plaza to the lower level of St Michael's Pier. The lower pier area would be upgraded to create a public plaza with a gift kiosk, planting, seating, new railings and views across the harbour. The new ramp and steps would provide easier access between Harbour Plaza and St Michael's Pier, including wheelchair access. They would also...
Closes 21 October 2026
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DLR County Biodiversity Action Plan 2027-2032
The new DLR County Biodiversity Action Plan We are preparing a new DLR Biodiversity Action Plan and would like to hear your views. In 2019, Ireland declared a Biodiversity Crisis. Biodiversity loss continues to affect habitats, wildlife and ecosystems across Ireland and around the world. The EU Nature Restoration Law 2024 sets targets to help restore nature. Local authorities, including DLR, have an important role in protecting and improving biodiversity by working with...
Closes 2 November 2026
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Community and Volunteer Awards 2026 - Volunteer Nomination
The dlr Community & Volunteer Awards recognise and celebrate the contribution of community groups, organisations and volunteers across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Please read the guidelines carefully before completing the application form. Nominations will close at Midnight on the 27th of October 2026. For information, assistance, or a hardcopy of the nomination form please contact a community worker or the Community Department on community@dlrcoco.ie or 01 - 205 4893. ...
Closes 27 October 2026
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Community and Volunteer Awards 2026 - Group / Organisation Nomination
The dlr Community & Volunteer Awards recognise and celebrate the contribution of community groups, organisations and volunteers across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Please read the guidelines carefully before completing the application form. Nominations are open until Midnight on the 27th of October 2026. For information, assistance, or a hardcopy of the nomination form please contact a community worker or the Community Department on community@dlrcoco.ie or 01 - 205 4893. ...
Closes 27 October 2026
Open Consultations
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Cruise Passenger Realignment Project, Dun Laoghaire Harbour
Cruise Passenger Realignment Project, Dún Laoghaire Harbour We are proposing to build a new ramp and steps linking Harbour Plaza to the lower level of St Michael's Pier. The lower pier area would be upgraded to create a public plaza with a gift kiosk, planting,...
Closes 21 October 2026
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Community and Volunteer Awards 2026 - Group / Organisation Nomination
The dlr Community & Volunteer Awards recognise and celebrate the contribution of community groups, organisations and volunteers across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Please read the guidelines carefully before completing the application form. Nominations are open until Midnight on the 27th of...
Closes 27 October 2026
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Community and Volunteer Awards 2026 - Volunteer Nomination
The dlr Community & Volunteer Awards recognise and celebrate the contribution of community groups, organisations and volunteers across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Please read the guidelines carefully before completing the application form. Nominations will close at Midnight on the 27th of...
Closes 27 October 2026
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DLR County Biodiversity Action Plan 2027-2032
The new DLR County Biodiversity Action Plan We are preparing a new DLR Biodiversity Action Plan and would like to hear your views. In 2019, Ireland declared a Biodiversity Crisis. Biodiversity loss continues to affect habitats, wildlife and ecosystems across Ireland and around...
Closes 2 November 2026
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Planning: Notice of Proposed Taking in Charge at Mount Eagle Square, Kilgobbin Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is considering taking in charge the roads and drainage infrastructure at Mount Eagle Square, Kilgobbin Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18. The Council is now starting the legal process required to consider this proposal. What does "Taking in...
Closes 16 November 2026
Closed Consultations
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Transportation: Urban Speed Limit Bye-Laws Review 2026
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is reviewing speed limits in urban areas across the county. As part of the review, a number of changes to existing speed limits are being proposed. These include introducing 30 km/h speed limit zones at certain schools (listed below) during specified...
Closed 11 September 2026
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Environment: Draft Litter Management Plan 2027 - 2029
The dlr Litter Management Plan 2027-2029 sets out our objectives for preventing and managing litter in the County. To help create a cleaner environment, the Plan sets out four key priorities and the actions we will take under each one. Litter Prevention and Control ...
Closed 11 September 2026
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Transportation: Phase 2 of St. Columbanus Road Scheme
Following feedback from the previous public consultation, we have updated and expanded the proposed Public Realm Scheme. Read details of the previous consultation . A Public Realm Scheme is a project to improve public spaces such as streets, footpaths, parking areas and green spaces,...
Closed 7 September 2026
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Finance: Variation of Local Property Tax - Notice of consideration of setting a local adjustment factor
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is seeking the views of the public on the Local Property Tax (LPT) and its role in funding vital services across the County. Council services are funded from a range of income sources, including commercial rates, Government grants, Local Property...
Closed 4 September 2026
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Finance: Notice of Consideration of a scheme for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties 2027
The Council provides a broad range of services to residents, businesses and visitors to the County. These services are funded from income from Commercial Rates, Grants, Local Property Tax and other income generated locally such as parking, housing rents, planning fees etc Income from...
Closed 24 August 2026
We Asked, You Said, We Did
Here are some of the issues we have consulted on and their outcomes. See all outcomes
We asked
In June 8th 2026 DLRCoCo invited the public to make submissions in the identification of Bathing Waters under the Bathing Waters Directive and the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 (SI No 79 of 2008).
You said
Two submissions were received before the closing date 24th July 2026. Both the submissions were for Blackrock.
We did
All submissions were reviewed against the EPA criteria provided in the framework to assist the local authorities in the assessment of submissions for the identification of new bathing waters. Unfortunately, Blackrock did not satisfy the minimum criteria required to be considered designated bathing areas due to safety concerns and the financial commitments required to bring these locations up to designated bathing water standards. Blackrock is not suitable to become a Designated Bathing Water site because it does not meet several key requirements, such as public toilets, changing facilities, emergency access, and sufficient visitor numbers. However, it will remain a monitored water location, and the area will continue to be cleaned and maintained daily.
Blackrock will continue to be attended regularly for the removal of rubbish, to check public water safety equipment etc. Access points will continue to be maintained as required.
We asked
As part of the Part 8 planning process, a statutory public consultation was carried out over a period of six weeks, from 22 May 2026 to 03 July 2026. Statutory consultees were provided with copies of the relevant documentation, and their views were invited.
A range of engagement activities was undertaken to raise awareness and encourage public participation. This included briefing sessions held with the Local Safety Community Partnership and Elected Representatives, while site notices were published and erected at the locations of the proposed Mobility Hubs in accordance with statutory requirements. Submissions were received through the County Council’s Citizen Space Consultation Hub, by email and by post.
You said
A total of 227 valid submissions and observations were received during the consultation period.
We did
DLRCC recorded and reviewed all submissions received during the consultation period, and summarised and responded to the issues raised in the Part 8 Chief Executive’s Report. The Part 8 Chief Executive’s Report was brought before the Elected Members for consideration at the Council Meeting of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on 14 September 2026, and the National Mobility Hubs Pilot: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown was agreed by the Elected Members.
The Chief Executive’s Part 8 Report on the Public Consultation and Amended General Arrangement Drawings are available to read below.
We asked
DLR invited submissions to Kilbogget Park which aims to deliver a flexible, high‑quality multi‑sport community facility at Kilbogget Park.
You said
We received 225 submissions during the statutory consultation period. These comprised 211 submissions through the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub and 14 written submissions by email/letter.
We did
DLR has reviewed all the feedback and comments received. The Chief Executive Report on the proposed Kilbogget Park - Sports & Community Facilities development was submitted to the Elected Members of the local authority.
The Elected Members considered and approved the proposed development and the Chief Executive Report, which recommended that the proposed development, as modified in that Report, proceed, at the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Meeting on the 6th of July 2026. The Chief Executive’s Report on the Public Consultation is available to read below.
Please note that, pursuant to section 179(4) (b) of the Planning and Development Act 2001, as amended, the proposed development in the Chief Executive's Report, approved by the Elected Members, may now proceed.