Call for a Process of Facilitated Dialogue on behalf of the Northside Community Forum

Call for a Process of Facilitated Dialogue on behalf of the Northside Community Forum

Northside Community Forum is calling for the establishment of a process of facilitated dialogue to allow the concerns of the community of Coolock and key stakeholders to be heard, and where possible addressed, with regard to the proposed development of the former Crown Paint factory as an accommodation centre to house 500 international protection applicants.

In making this proposal we ask that an independent organisation, that has expertise in the area of community engagement,

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Joint Statement from members of the Northside Community Forum

Joint Statement from members of the Northside Community Forum

The Northside Community Forum is a network of Local Community Groups that work in Dublin North-East. We collectively develop actions, campaigns and work on issues affecting the community and community-based organisations.

Following the protests that we have seen over the last weeks in Artane and Coolock, members of this  forum listed below, want to express our solidarity with the communities in Dublin North – East as we condemn the hatred expressed towards people seeking refuge and seeking asylum. 

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Community Groups Get The Message Out: There are Alternatives to Drugs & Crime

Following a rise in crime and drug-related activity in north east Dublin, local community groups have come together to launch a new initiative called Get The Message Out – There Is Another Way.

The aim of the initiative is to inform young people and their families that there are alternatives to drugs and crime and that supports are available to them to avoid or exit this lifestyle.

The initiative was born out of the Northside Community Forum,

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