Dermot Lacey
Dermot Lacey is a Labour Party councillor in Dublin who has been actively involved in addressing issues related to short-term rentals and public safety. He played a significant role in raising concerns about the use of lockboxes for key storage, advocating for their removal to improve the urban environment. Lacey emphasizes the importance of balancing the needs of tourists with the upkeep of public spaces.
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Dermot Lacey was the very honourable exception in a cross-party committee that approved the proposal to de-name Herzog Park.
Sinn Féin should study its own political history before demanding Herzog Park be renamed – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-03
Dermot Lacey is a Labour councillor who opposed the removal of the Herzog name from the park.
Dublin’s Herzog Park set to be ‘denamed’ by city councillors over Israel connections – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-29
Cllr Dermot Lacey likes the scheme but is infuriated by the machines that are often full or broken.
From ‘it adds car journeys’ to ‘an incentive for people to litter less’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-15
Local councillor Dermot Lacey participated in the demonstration against the planned sale of the post office.
Rathmines locals protest over An Post move to sell ‘cultural icon’ later this year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21
Labour councillor Dermot Lacey emphasized the fundamental responsibility of a city council to provide toilets.
U-turn on Grafton Street toilets as council reverses ‘ludicrous’ closure plan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-12
Dermot Lacey is a Labour councillor who chairs the committee discussing the court's decision.
Councillors clash over Sandymount cycle lane after court clears way for changes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-14
Local councillor Dermot Lacey said he received a number of complaints on Saturday alleging the canal-side revellers were using their gardens as lavatories.
Dublin canal locals complain of sun-seeking drinkers littering and ‘urinating in gardens’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12Local councillor Dermot Lacey said he hopes a meeting for parents in Ranelagh can be arranged for this week but admits he is not optimistic regarding the prospects of finding a solution.
Looming Ranelagh creche closure leaves families scrambling for childcare – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
Labour councillor Dermot Lacey stated that the lead-in time to removal is 'only fair' for tourists.
Dublin city councillors agree to ban Airbnb-style lockboxes from next month – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03
