Local Government External consultants brought in to find new Dublin City Council chief after process criticisedDarragh O’Brien says third party to be engaged to carry out ‘executive search process’ for ‘highest calibre’ candidate
The Profile Owen Keegan, former Dublin City chief: council tsar who paddled his own canoeThe former city chief executive made his name by introducing clamping but he did himself few favours over his championing of the white-water rafting project in Dublin’s Docklands
Dublin Council officials reject plans for George’s Dock swimming poolProposals for public lido were brought forward by campaigners after Docklands white water rafting course was voted down by councillors in 2021
Vaping Council chief Owen Keegan calls for ban on disposable vapes to prevent litteringOwen Keegan claims devices which contain lithium-ion batteries are a threat to drains and rivers in letter to Eamon Ryan
Dublin Who’s in the race to replace Owen Keegan as head of Dublin City Council?With all eyes on the increasingly malevolent capital, a number of names are being touted as possible replacements for Keegan after his imminent retirement
Transport Owen Keegan contacts Luas operator over traffic jams on Dublin quays after claim it takes an hour to drive 150mDublin City Council chief acknowledges complaints from Convention Centre about delays when 3Arena hosts a concert
Local Government Search for new Dublin City Council chief to start in September as Owen Keegan confirms retirement Richard Shakespeare, the council’s assistant chief executive, will assume Keegan’s role on an acting basis
Transport Owen Keegan told it takes an hour to drive 150 metres on Dublin quays when 3Arena hosts a concertBoss of Dublin’s Convention Centre has written to city council chief executive asking for ‘traffic management’ measures
Infrastructure Dublin city centre power cable and heating pipes to be laid at same time Carrying out electricity upgrade and district heating installation together will mean roads will have to be opened just once, reducing traffic disruption, says Eamon Ryan
Tech Google pulls funding for upgrade of public streets around European HQ in DublinDublin City Council says Google ‘remains committed to the project, but is unable to commit additional resources at this stage’
Politics Keegan gets €10,000 pay increase, backdated for inflation The increase in the chief executive of Dublin City Council’s salary comes as council faces funding shortfall of between €46 million and €50 million
An Bord Pleanála Keegan takes aim at Hyde’s Docklands planning decisionDublin City Council chief executive’s criticism comes amid increased scrutiny of the planning body
Keegan urged Donohoe to support rafting plan before project was axedDublin City Council’s chief executive said he would ‘welcome’ the Finance Minister's support as a TD for Dublin Central
Public lido floated for Dublin after white-water rafting plan sinks A revised proposal will be brought to councillors early next year and a public lido as well as a diving pool are likely to feature under this plan
White-water rafting course ‘on hold’ after revenue streams dry up Some €1.77 million has been spent on the project to date
