Last month the government launched the report of the Dublin City Taskforce, aimed at revitalising the City Centre.
The report, presented in September, outlines a series of recommendations designed to make Dublin a more attractive, safe, and vibrant space for residents, businesses, and tourists.
Appointed in May 2024, the task force was independently led by David McRedmond, CEO of An Post. After months of consultations and assessments, he presented the task force’s findings to the Taoiseach at the GPO on O’Connell Street.
It recommends ten actions, “Big Moves,” which focus on renewing public spaces, enhancing safety, and creating a more welcoming environment in the city centre.
Key points of the report emphasise the need to reinvigorate spaces like O’Connell Street and make full use of the GPO as a cultural and community hub. Highlighting the importance of public safety, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee reaffirmed that Garda numbers are being increased, with 64% of recent recruits assigned to Dublin. Body-worn cameras and new policing technologies, including facial recognition, are also being introduced to enhance safety measures.
“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for our capital,” Taoiseach Simon Harris said.
“Dublin deserves a brighter future, one that draws in residents, businesses, and tourists alike. These recommendations present a vision that reclaims the city’s potential.”
Support for the report’s recommendations was voiced by several high-ranking officials. Tánaiste Micheál Martin noted the government’s commitment to “breathing new life into our capital city,” while Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, praised the focus on making Dublin’s city centre not just a business district but a thriving residential area.
The Department of the Taoiseach is set to convene an Interdepartmental Group, which will assess these recommendations and prepare a report by mid-December.
This initiative aims to build upon existing efforts in partnership with the Dublin City Council, An Garda Síochána, and other government bodies to bring Dublin closer to its full potential as a world-class city.
Chair of the task force, David McRedmond expressed optimism for the city’s future: “These ‘Big Moves’ are about getting Dublin back to its best, allowing locals and visitors alike to enjoy all that our wonderful city has to offer.”
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