The Gardai are planning to add 8 new, experienced Gardai to Rathcoole Garda Station. The news comes in response to a crime wave of burglaries in the rural area and has been welcomed by local Fine Gael Councillor, Emer Higgins. "An increase of 8 local Gardai for Rathcoole Station is really welcome news. There's been a 50% increase in burlgaries in the wider area of Rathcoole and it's sparked huge local concern," explained Cllr. Emer Higgins. "Local residents came together to h

€2.595 has been made available to support home adaptations for older people, people with a disability and people with mobility issues in South Dublin Cllr. Emer Higgins has said. Cllr. Emer Higgins explained that the funding, which has been increased this year, will enable older people and people with disabilities to remain living independently in their own homes for longer and will also facilitate early return from hospital. Higgins said: “Today’s allocation will continue to

Fine Gael Cllr Emer Higgins has said the Government’s new agreement with the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) on a major package of GP contractual reforms will benefit Dublin patients and make general practice a more attractive career option for doctors. Higgins said: “This agreement is good news for the people of Dublin and the GPs working here. This agreement will encourage more doctors to go into General Practice and will provide new funding to develop practices and the s

This International Women’s Day, Lucan women gathered to hear a very special guest speaker tell her story. South Dublin Chamber of Commerce President, entrepreneur, Margaret Considine shared told her unique story at a coffee morning in Kenny’s of Lucan. The event, organised by local Councillors Emer Higgins and Vicki Casserly, was themed thinking equal, building smart and innovating for change. “We were delighted to host the event which heard from an especially inspiring speak