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15th September 2015 • Volume 22, Issue 32 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. EirCode: K67 P5W4. • Tel: 01 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie • www.northcountyleader.ie
Local Companies At Cutting Edge Of Success The growth of Swords and the greater North County area, has propelled North County Dublin into being one of the most desirable places to live in the entire country. Much of this comes from the success, both national and international of local companies that have made headlines in the past few weeks.
By Patrick Finnegan The continuing success of companies, like Swords based Ryanair and Lusk based Country Crest, are just two examples of local companies expanding and providing much needed employment in the area. Recently, Country Crest announced the creation of 100 new jobs, while the continuing success of Europe’s largest airline, Ryanair is a phenomenon. Other signs of the growth of the region include the proposal to build an airport style city, adjacent to the city, which is expected to have a hugely beneficial effect on the area. Michael Greene, of
Shane Redmond Auctioneers in Swords confirmed that things are ‘on the up’ where property, both domestic and residential is concerned. He said, “We have been successful in letting properties in the Plaza and Swords is proving to be a very popular place in the property market. There are a lot of companies looking to set up in Swords. The over supply of commercial buildings is coming to an end and it’s time to start building again,” he said. Europe’s largest airline, Ryanair has upgraded its full year profit forecast by 25 per cent, as a result of stronger than expected peak summer traffic and prices. Ryanair reported half Auctioneer Michael Greene yearly traffic growth of 13 per cent, while fares were up over 2 per cent. The news of the opening of more routes, most recently to Amsterdam,
Walsh Back On Aer Lingus Board IAG Chief Executive and former Donabate resident, Willie Walsh has been appointed as a director of Aer Lingus, the company he left 11 years ago, to become boss of British Airways. His appointment comes after a major shake-up at the airline, which has seen most of the existing board being replaced. A raft of resignations at the company, including those of chairman, Colm Barrington and Laurence Crowley, a former governor of Bank of Ireland, as well as most of the old guard, sees Walsh appointed to the board of directors. Mr Barrington’s term as
chairman was set to expire later this year. Fifty-three year old Walsh, who was previously appointed as a director of the airline in 2001, when he became chief executive told the County Leader, that becoming a director of his former company, was very satisfying to him. He said, “We are delighted to have Aer Lingus as part of IAG and I’m personally pleased to be back on the Aer Lingus board.” He resigned from Aer Lingus in 2004, upon his appointment as Chief Executive of British Airways. Stephen Kavanagh, the Aer Lingus Chief Executive will remain on as a director and it is expected that he will head up the airline for its new position within IAG.
Pictured here is Councillor Anthony Lavin, Heidi Bedell and Philip Lynch at the launch of the Rose Garden of Rememberance in Seabury last weekend. See story on page 3
provides locals with great choice, and further emphasises the appeal of Swords and the greater North County area as an ideal place to live. The news that Dublin Airport will need a second runway to cope with its growth, is another reflection of the success of the airport and the huge contribution it is making to, not only the North County and Swords, but to the entire country. The likelihood of Dublin Airport being used by fellow IAG airline, British Airways, as a hub for more transatlantic flights, particularly from the UK, is very real. Also feeding into this, is the fact that Dublin Airport provides transatlantic clearance for passengers. Siobhan O’Donnell, External Communications Manager at DAA told the County Leader, “We are currently examining the various options regarding the delivery of a second parallel runway at Dublin Airport, but have not yet made a final decision in relation to this issue. A second parallel runway has been part of the overall development plan for Dublin Airport for several decades and we’re fortunate that land was earmarked for this project many years ago within the overall Dublin Airport campus. The various options relating to its developSiobhan O’Donnell, DAA ment will be carefully considered before the company makes a final decision on the best way forward and a second runway remains a central element of Dublin Airport’s long-term plans.” “Dublin Airport is committed to engaging with our local communities in relation to this issue and we will be seeking their opinion through a full consultation process at the appropriate time,” she said. There is evidence of tremendous new growth, particularly in Swords. A new Intreo office is due to open in Swords in the near future. The Employment and Support Services centre will be located adjacent to County Hall. This is a new service from the Department of Social Protection which will help with employment and income support services needs. Intreo will provide a
personalised service, based on individual needs. The existing Social Welfare office on North Street is due for relocation to Mainscourt, off Main Street in the town. The office space is currently being fitted out by the Office of Public Works, to be handed over to the Department of Social Protection. it is expected that the Department of Social Protection office in Mainscourt, Swords will be open in the coming months, according to a spokesperson. Continued on page 16
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