The Royal Canal could be a great resource for the whole community. A space to access free outdoor exercise, public water fountains, walk pets, cycle safely and socialise in the heart of the city. These valuable public spaces are vanishing from our community.

The lack of adequate street lighting, CCTV and upkeep makes it unsafe after dark and early in the morning. This means that this precious asset is sitting on our doorsteps, but we can't use it to cycle to work/school/College or after dark with our pets and family. Limited day light hours just to unwind and engage in a nice walk or run.

International research highlights, that if governments increase street lights and Gardai CCTV monitors, communities can reclaim  unsafe outdoor spaces. 

People Before Profit want to take back these local amenities for the community. It’s time we all ask ourselves ‘What type of City, do you want to Live, Work, Study and Play in?’ Communities need to lead the discussion  and have a representative voice within the decision making process.

Bus Connect plans again, highlights FG/FF Policy of putting cyclists safety last, placing cycle lanes in between bus and car lanes, removing bus routes that are needed most by the elderly and children going to school. They view transport infrastructure as means to make profit, not based on need, nor environmental sustainability.

 Dublin City Council need to stop vested business interests deciding what happens to our City’s Space. Plans to pedestrians College Green Plaza Stopped..

We are launching an online petition and campaign to pressurise local government into action. We will putting forward motions at council level, requesting full all party support to ‘Light Up The Canal’. 

The first ‘Light Up The Canal’ Public Meeting taking place, Wednesday 13th February, 7pm, Ballybough Community, Youth & Fitness Centre.