55 New Homes

55 new homes are under construction in Dublin Central at three different sites on Wellington Street, Annesley Bridge and Belvedere Court. Residents have moved into Annesley Bridge and construction is nearing completion at Wellington Street and Belvedere Court. There are a further 2,500 social and affordable homes under development at more than 50 sites. The…

Student Accommodation

Hundreds of students beds will be constructed at DCU through government funding. Government has announced additional plans to build more student beds across other universities. Calls for proposals for accommodation projects for TUDublin will open in the coming weeks. Housing for All committed to supporting universities to develop purpose-built student accommodation where such a requirement…

Senior Citizen Housing

Every individual deserves to enjoy their later years without the burden of accommodation worries. Mary hosted Threshold and Alone in Leinster House to discuss the unique housing needs of older people with TD’s and Senators. In the short term, Housing For All is playing a crucial role in protecting and financially supporting renters. Initiatives such…

Biodiversity

Government has launched the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2023-2030. The plan seeks to restore and protect nature right across the country by committing to • Expanding and enhancing our network of National Parks • Further strengthening action on wildlife crime • Delivering on obligations to conserve our most precious habitats and species • Strategically targeting…

Scramblers and Safety

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,…

Corpus Christi Hall

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…

Apartment Defects

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…

O’Devaney Gardens

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…

Honest2Goodness Market

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…

Situation in Israel and Gaza

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…