Drumcondra AFC

Mary welcomed Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne for a visit to Drumcondra AFC to discuss the clubs development plans with local election candidates Cllr Eimer McCormack and John Stephens. Drums represent all that is great about sport, community and inclusion with their emphasis on enjoyment and growth through football. Mary will continue to work with…

MetroLink

An Bord Pleanala has begun oral hearings on the proposed MetroLink and is due to be completed at the end of March. Mary welcomes the provision of more frequent, reliable, affordable, and environmentally efficient public transport service. The MetroLink has the potential to have a transformative effect on our capital city. the significant investment in…

Blessington Basin and Royal Canal Park

Residents who have been in contact with Mary, the Gardaí and DCC regarding anti-social behaviour in Blessington Street Basin and Royal Canal Park. Both the basin and the park are valuable public amenities deserving of protection. Following Mary’s representations, the Gardaí have implemented a coordinated policing strategy for the area. Gardaí are aware of the…

Sustainable Building

In today’s world, the imperative to address environmental challenges is undeniable. Nowhere is this urgency more apparent than in the construction industry, where the choices we make have profound implications for our planet’s health. Mary recently spoke at the Irish Green Building Council Policy Scorecard panel discussion. The IGBC scorecard recognises progress and calls for…

Corpus Christi GNS Visit

The student council from Corpus Christi GNS visited Mary in Leinster House this week. The girls got a tour of the Dáil and Seanad and learned all about women in Irish politics! Mary had the privilege of meeting with the bright minds of the Corpus Christi Girls National School student council at the end of…

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping is a blight on our community which pollutes our environment and poses health risks. This behaviour is unacceptable. New regulations have been introduced that will allow Dublin City Council to use CCTV and drone footage to catch illegal dumpers. Fianna Fáil has long campaigned for these regulations which will help catch illegal dumpers and…

General Election Selection

Mary has been selected by Fianna Fáil as a General Election candidate for Dublin Central. Commenting on her selection, Mary said: “Thanks to Fianna Fáil Dublin Central members for selecting me to contest the next General Election for the party in Dublin Central.” “The world has changed dramatically since the last General Election.  At the…

Beresford Street Update

Residents around Beresford Street raised concerns over street cleaning, public safety, traffic and street management with Mary. Mary has followed up on these concerns: Ormond Street, Dublin 8 12th-16th February Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 4th-8th March Chancery Street, Dublin 7 4th – 8th March Arran Street East, Dublin 7 4th -8th March DCC advise that…

Stanley Street

Dublin City Council plans to develop 169 homes at the depot on Stanley Street. The homes will be a mix of one, two and three bedrooms with a cultural/community space which will include a community spaces, a creche and communal and public space. Mary had prevously called on Dublin City Council to accelerate the delivery…

Dalymount Park

Plans to redevelop Bohemian’s stadium, Dalymount Park, have been approved by Dublin City Council. In 2015, Mary was proud to support Dublin City Council’s purchase of the home of Irish football, Dalymount Park. Mary has worked closely with Bohemians Football Club to see the stadiums redevelopment realised. The redevelopment plan will bring the capacity of…