Neurological Rehabilitation
Mary supports Neurological Alliance Ireland’s campaign ‘Patients Deserve Better’. All nine CHO areas must be delivered which offers critical support for patients by providing them with improved physical and psychological wellbeing along with greater independence Mary recently visited An Saol’s Neurological Rehabilitation Day Centre with Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West, Paul McAulliffe. An Saol […]
Cost of Living Supports
Fianna Fáil recognises the challenges facing households. That’s why we have introduced a number of cost of living supports. Below, you will find these measures, which are designed to help this burden, and when they come into effect. April: €200 payment to people on the Working Family Payment, lone parents, low-income families, carers, those on disability […]
Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire
Teachers, pupils and parents of Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire have waited patiently for far too long for their new fit-for-purpose school on Dominick Street. Over 20 years, the process was far too slow, but real progress was made in the past 2 years to obtain planning permission and to bring it to tender. The project is […]
Dominick Street
Since 2008, Mary has worked to see the regeneration of Dominick Street. It is great to finally see the construction of the social housing on Lower Dominick Street finally nearing completion. This regeneration project will see 72 residential A-Energy rated units become home for more than 70 families and individuals right in the heart of […]
Dalymount Update
In 2015, as a City Councillor, Mary supported Dublin City Council’s acquisition of Dalymount Park in order to save the historic grounds. Mary recently visited the stadium with Fianna Fáil Minister for Sport, Thomas Byrne TD, where they discussed the redevelopment of the stadium with Bohemian’s Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Lambert. Dalymount is an integral […]
Christ the King Schools
The Christ the King boys and girl’s national schools in Cabra East are a hidden gem. Mary was recently invited to visit the Christ the King boys and girl’s schools. The atmosphere in both schools is welcoming and vibrant. The staff and faculty are passionate about creating a positive learning environment for their students. Mary […]
Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire
Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire is waiting for over 20 years for a fit-for-purpose school building. Over the past 18 months, great progress had been made. Following Mary’s engagement with the school and with the Minister for Education, Norma Foley, a tender was ready to be awarded for Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire’s new premises. It is deeply disappointing […]
Na Píobairí Uilleann
More than ten years ago at Dublin City Council Mary supported the proposal from Na Píobairí Uilleann to create an international centre for uilleann piping on Henrietta Street, Dublin 1. Unfortunately, progress has been slow but Mary was delighted to recently welcome the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Henrietta Street. The Minister appreciates […]
Na Píobairí Uilleann
More than ten years ago at Dublin City Council Mary supported the proposal from Na Píobairí Uilleann to create an international centre for uilleann piping on Henrietta Street, Dublin 1. Unfortunately, progress has been slow but Mary was delighted to recently welcome the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Henrietta Street. The Minister appreciates […]
Dr Kathleen Lynn
Mary hosted the launch of the 1916 Relatives Association’s campaign to have the new National Children’s Hospital named after Dr Kathleen Lynn. Speakers included author Martina Devlin, actress Kate O’Toole, Councillors Niall Ring & Mannix Flynn, Deputy General Secretary of SIPTU Ethel Buckley and Assistant General Secretary of Fórsa, Lisa Connell. Naming the National Children’s […]