Through Housing for All, more supports than ever before are available to make buying your own home more affordable and for existing homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient. As Fianna Fáil housing spokesperson, Mary is holding a public information meeting on Monday, April 8 at 8pm at Home Farm FC and on Zoom…
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Cabra Community College
Mary welcomes approval to develop a plan to provide additional accommodation for Cabra Community College from Minister for Education Norma Foley. The brief takes into account the future needs of the school and includes – 9 general classrooms– 2 special education rooms– a music room– a textiles room– a science laboratory and preparation area– a technology…
Community Safety Partnership
Mary recently met with the new chair of the North Inner City Community Safety Partnership, Eddie Mullins with Fianna Fáil Justice spokesperson, Jim O’Callaghan. Increasing safety in the North Inner City is a priority for Mary. Enhanced Garda presence and community Gardaí are essential to providing increased safety in the North Inner City. Mary will…
O’Devaney Gardens
Progress is being made on phase 2 of O’Devaney Gardens with the completion of ground works. Phase 2 will deliver 1,100 new homes. The first phase of the project delivered 56 new homes. The mix of social, affordable and private homes are A energy rated and are built to the highest standard. The first homes…
Gaza
Mary welcomes Tanaiste Micheál Martin’s announcement that Ireland will intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice. We need an immediate and permanent ceasefire, release of hostages, sustained humanitarian aid and a two state solution. The inhumanity must stop. You can read Tanaiste…
Metrolink Public Consultation
Public Consultation for the Metrolink will reopen following the submission of new information by Transport Infrastructure Ireland. An Bord Pleanala have not confirmed the dates for the public consultation. Mary will provide an update when the dates are confirmed. The oral hearing is due to conclude this week. You can find Mary’s submission to An…
James McSweeney House
Construction of 34 new homes at James McSweeney House is set to begin at the end of the year. Demolition of the old complex is nearing completion. With funding from government through Housing For All, Cábhru will deliver these new senior citizen homes. The homes will be A energy rated, built to the highest standard…
Safer City
As chair of the Fianna Fáil Dublin Parliamentary Party subcommitte, Mary met with Dublin Town to dicuss safety in our city. Mary supports Dublin Town’s 4 point plan which calls for: You can read Dublin Town’s 4 Point Recovery Plan HERE. Mary will continue to work with Dublin Town to ensure that business owners, staff…
Endometriosis Awareness
Mary recently hosted an endometriosis awareness discussion with Endo & Me for students at Dominican College Griffith Avenue. Mary spoke to the girls about the importance of women’s health, menstrual health, endometriosis and the available supports. Endometriosis is a long-term condition that affects approximately 155,000 of women. Discussions like these raise awareness into the condition…
Moore Street
For more than a decade, Mary has supported the restoration of the National Monument at 14-17 Moore Street. Finally, the OPW has appointed Ralph Applebaum Associate to the project for a commemaortive centre at the site. The appointment of RAA is absolutely excellent news for the national monument and a commemorative centre on Moore Street….