Threshold Housig Conference
Thanks to Threshold for hosting an engaging discussion on Ireland’s housing system. Mary and Fianna Fáil are committed to increasing the proportion of social and cost-rental housing to 20% of the national stock. Cost rental is a new housng model introduced by Fianna Fáil in government. Rents are at least 25% below market rates. It […]
Adaptation Grant Changes
Adaptation Grants help pay to improve homes for people with disabilities. Thanks to Minister Darragh O’Brien for responding positively to Mary’s representations for a review of the grants. Grant limits have increased by 30% and Income thresholds increased by 25%. The means test has changed to just assessing the homeowner and their spouse in owner occupied housing, […]
BusConnects N2 Route
The new N2 Orbital route launched on Sunday, 29th September. It runs from Heuston Station to Clontarf Road Station, serving areas including Marino, Blackhorse Avenue, Nephin Road, Broombridge Luas, Ballyboggan Road, Old Finglas Road and Griffith Avenue. The route will run approx. ervery 15-20 minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes during the weekend. […]
Paediatric Spinal Services
Nobody wants to see, or have, children experiencing long waiting time for treatment. Thank you to children, families, medical professionals and advocacy groups who are working with the Minister to ensure that no child is left waiting for surgery The Minister for Health established a dedicated Paediatric Spinal Surgery Management Unit earlier this year. The […]