On November 13, the Free GP visit card was expanded to 215,000 people. All children aged under 8 and people aged 70 and over are automatically eligible for a GP Visit Card. People aged up to 69 and parents of children aged 8 can apply for a means-tested GP Visit Card which considers a persons…
Housing Progress Q3 2023
Housing for All is the biggest housing plan in the history of the state. 22,443 new homes were completed in the first nine months of 2023 and we are on track to exceed this year’s target of 29,000 new homes. This is a 9% increase on the same period last year and the highest 9…
Rutland Street School
Construction has begun on the refurbishment the former Rutland Street School. The purpose of the refurbishment is to: The finished redevelopment will establish a dynamic community hub providing facilities for community groups, a café, a community hall, a crèche, a garden, a radio station, Dublin City Council offices and business hubs. The €30 million project…
Unrest in Dublin City
Fianna Fáil Senator in Dublin Central Mary Fitzpatrick has condemned last nights events in Dublin City. Speaking on the violent unrest in Dublin City on Thursday night, Senator Fitzpatrick said, “the destruction of property and attacks on Gardaí in Dublin City last night is reprehensible”. “In the aftermath of the tragic events that unfolded on…
Parnell Square Attack
Shook to the core by the news of the violent incident on Parnell Square this afternoon. Appears a number of people are injured, including three young children. My heart and thoughts are with the victims and their families. Gardaí say they are following a definite line of enquiry. I trust that they will conduct a…
Rotunda Outpatient Services Building
Government has invested €40million in new outpatient and ambulatory services for the Rotunda Hospital which will be located in the Earl Building at the newly renovated Clery’s Quarter. The site will be the main space for more than 100,000 outpatients. The relocation and advancement will allow for the services to be delivered in a comfortable…
St Mary’s Place
Mary has called on Dublin City Council to accelerate the delivery of 163 new homes at St Mary’s Place on Dorset Street. St Mary’s Place was selected for regeneration in 2012. The project aims to transform the current residential area by building163 modern homes with one, two and three bedroom units, duplexes, and apartments. The…
Rutland Street Student Council
Mary had the privilege of meeting with the student council at Rutland Street National School, Dublin 1. The students asked Mary very tough questions on a wide range of issues and showed great dedication to improving facilities and lives in their communities. The students that Mary met will certainly go on to become remarkable leaders,…
Stanley Street
Mary has been informed that Dublin City Council is progressing with plans to build 175 new homes at their former depot on Stanley Street. Mary has called on DCC to accelerate the delivery of these new homes and has requested that it is a mix of social and affordable homes. Watch Mary get an update…
Inner City Enterprise
Mary was delighted to attend the launch of Inner City Enterprise’s new social enterprise hub which will help those who are unemployed, young people and entrepreneurs in the Inner City start and grow their business. Inner City Enterprise offers supports to unemployed people seeking to become entrepreneurs, social enterprises and young people interested in entrepreneurship….