The scenes in Gaza are inhumane and barbaric. We need an immediate and permanent ceasefire, release of hostages, unrestricted humanitarian aid and a two state solution. Israel must immediately and fully implement all provisional measures that have been ordered by the ICJ. The death and destruction must stop. You can watch Mary discussing Gaza on…

The Honest2Goodnes market reopened in January. Following Mary’s representations, Dublin City Council’s Local Enterprise Office is providing market expertise to formulate a sustainable plan for the market to continue and thrive into the future. This is great news for the local community, traders and all who use the market.

Democracy is under attack across Europe. We need now, more than ever, strong, democratic and liberal voices in our Local Authorities and the European Parliament. Please support your committed and dedicated Fianna Fáil candidates in the Local and European Elections this June. In the local elections, your local Fianna Fáil candidates for Cabra-Glasnevin are Cllr…

On Friday, 8 March 2024, Irish citizens will be asked to vote in two referendums to change the text of Article 41 Constitution. The first referendum addresses the Constitution’s definition of family. In the second referendum, a section of the Constitution that currently exists would be removed and replaced with new language that would recognise…

The misuse of scramblers and quads in Dublin Central has cost far too many lives and destroyed countless others and robbed public spaces from our communities. Mary has supported and campaigned for legislation which addresses the misuse of scramblers in public space. The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023, supported by Mary in the Seanad,…

Mary continues to work with the Save Our Hall group, the Corpus Christi Parish and the Department of Education. Mary has received an update from the Minister for Education Norma Foley. Minister Foley confirmed that the parish is making the hall available to the Corpus Christi GNS without the need for the Department to become…

For years it has been incredibly stressful for home owners living in apartments and duplexes with building defects. But finally there is some really good news. A new interim remediation scheme for apartments and duplexes impacted by fire safety issues has been opened. The scheme fully funds emergency defect repairs for apartments and duplexes constructed…

Construction of more than 1,000 homes has started at the redevelopment of O’Devaney Gardens. The first phase of the project has finished with 56 new homes delivered and residents have already moved in. The second phase will see 1,044 new homes constructed. The mix of social, affordable and private homes are A energy rated and are…

The Honest2Goodness market is one of Dublin largest and most popular markets. It’s a valued and important amenity for all age groups in the local community and it must be saved. Mary has called on Dublin City Council to intervene, support traders and to find a solution that will save the market from closure. Dublin…

Mary welcomes the release of hostages, including Emily Hand who has been reunited with her family. After weeks of trauma this is a precious and deeply moving moment for the Hand family. All hostages held by Hamas in Gaza should be immediately and unconditionally released. The violence must stop. The high number of civilian casualties…