The Dublin Agreement 2019-2024 is a progressive five-year agreement between Fianna Fáil, Green, Labour and the Social Democrat City Councillors to champion ambitious objectives for Dublin City. On behalf of Fianna Fáil, the largest group on Dublin City Council, Mary successfully led the policy negotiations with the Green, Labour and Social Democrat City Councillors. Mary…
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Thank You
On May 25th 2019 Mary Fitzpatrick was elected on the first count having exceeded the quota to represent Ashtown, Cabra, Drumcondra, Glasnevin, Phibsborough and Pelletstown on Dublin City Council. Upon being elected Mary paid tribute to her hardworking team of friends and supporters and to all those who voted for her. Cllr Mary congratulated all…
Dublin Monaghan Bombings
On Friday 17th May 1974 Mary was five years old. At 5.30pm with her mam and siblings Mary was walking from Henry Street to get a bus home when without warning three car bombs exploded a few hundred meters away on Talbot Street and Parnell Street killing 34 people. Forty five years on and not…
LE19 Manifesto
Mary joined Fianna Fáil leader Michéal Martin TD and first time Dublin local election candidates to launch their Local Election 2019 Manifesto. The 2019 Fianna Fáil Local Election Manifesto prioritizes action on climate change, housing, safer communities and stronger local democracy. You can read the Fianna Fáil Local Election manifesto HERE. Mary’s priorities if elected…
Citizens Agenda
Mary was delighted to submit detailed responses to Dublin Inquirers’ Citizen Agenda and to participate in their Local Election hustings. Mary congratulated and thanked the organizers and all who attended the hustings. Mary spoke about her commitment to equality, public housing, climate action, support for small businesses and the need for stronger local government. You…
North Inner City LE’19
On Sunday 24th March 2019, on Moore Street the birthplace of Ireland’s republic, Mary was delighted to launch the 2019 local election campaign for Imran Khurshid to represent Dublin’s North Inner City. Since 2007 Imran has worked as a solicitor in Smithfield supporting and working for people in Dublin’s north inner city. Through hardwork and…
MAKE DUBLIN CENTRAL A BETTER PLACE
Mary Fitzpatrick was unanimously selected as a candidate for the next General Election by more than 200 members of Dublin Central’s Fianna Fáil organisation. It is ten years since Dublin Central elected a Fianna Fáil TD and in that time Dublin Central has become a poorer, dirtier and more violent place. Mary Fitzpatrick and Fianna Fáil…
Dublin Central Constituency Boundary Change
The Constituency Boundary Commission recently recommended that the constituency of Dublin Central be restored to a four-seater. The electoral areas of Botanic A, B, C and Drumcondra South A and C will be included in the four seat Dáil Constituency of Dublin Central which will include Ballybough, Cabra, Drumcondra, East Wall, Glasnevin, Phibsborough, North Strand,…
Dáil Constituency Boundary Review
Following the last census the Minister established a Constituency Commission to review and report on constituencies for the election of members of Dáil Éireann (TDs) and the election of Irish members (MEPs) of the European Parliament. The Commission is tasked with reviewing the existing constituencies and making recommendations, for no change or for alteration of boundaries,…
How to spend €2.2m ??
2013 has started with some good news for Dublin City. The City Council has an extra and unexpected €2.2m to spend this year and I want the money to be used wisely to support services to citizens and employment in the city. On November 26th, 2012 the Lord Mayor and City Councillors of Dublin met…