Europe 2014
I am pleased to confirm that, following encouragement from some Fianna Fail members and Councillors across Dublin, I will seek a nomination from Fianna Fail to contest the 2014 European Election in the Dublin constituency. I am delighted to have the backing of Fianna Fail members and elected City and County Councillors from the four […]
Irish Water
At a special meeting of Dublin City Council in December 2013, Councillors voiced strong criticism of the arrangements to transfer water services from DCC to the super quango, Irish Water. I thank City Councillors from all parties and none for voting for the motion I, as leader of the Fianna Fail group proposed, as follows:“The […]
Disability Grants Cuts
This week Minister Jan O’Sullivan was on the air-waves brazenly defending the Governments latest attack on the sick and elderly by saying she is increasing funding for grants to help the elderly and disabled. This is simply not the case. In Dublin funding for these grants has been cut by 33% over the past year. […]
Ashtown Pelletstown Local Area Plan
At the December 2014 monthly meeting Dublin City Council the Ashtown Pelletstown Local Area Plan was approved by the elected representatives and it came into effect on 30th December 2012. A final copy of the Ashtown/Pelletstown Local Area Plan is available to view/download here. Mary
Bad Water deal for Dublin
At a special meeting of Dublin City Council yesterday evening myself and my Fianna Fail colleagues voiced strong concerns over the arrangements to transfer water services from DCC to the super quango, Irish Water. This is a bad deal that will shortchange Dubliners. I’d like to thank City Councillors for voting for the motion I […]
Erris Road Trees
I recently asked Dublin City Councils Area Manager if he was aware that a number of trees on Erris Road in Cabra East are significantly overgrown and need to be pruned? I asked the Manager to let me know when Dublin City Council would take action to prune the trees and remove the risk of […]
Killkieran Court
I recently asked Dublin City Council’s Area Manager if he was aware that the street sign for Kilkeran Court, Cabra West has been vandalised and needs replacing? and I asked if the Manager would let me know when it will be replaced? In response the Manager replied to me that Dublin City Council’s Traffic Division have […]
Nelson Mandela
A Book of Condolence that has been set up in the Mansion House for Nelson Mandela and is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 – 17.00. May he rest in Peace. Mary “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
Death in Phoenix Park
It was very sad to learn that the body of a dead man was discovered in the early hours of this morning in the Phoenix Park. The dead man was discovered near the Wellington Monument in a sleeping bag. The Gardai are keen to talk to anybody who may have been in the vicinity of […]
Free Water for everyone
I welcome the announcement last night by Minister Joe Costelloe TD, at a public meeting in Cabra, that there will be “free water for everyone” when domestic water meters are introduced. Minister Costelloe advised residents, who are concerned over increased charges for less services, that they need not worry about charges for water when the […]