Budget 2021

Mary supported the Government’s 2021 Budget which represents the single biggest budget in the history of the state designed to protect both lives and livelihoods and give us all hope for the future. Included in the 2021 Budget is funding for the following; · Housing: €3.3Billion on Affordable, Social, Homeless and Rental Sector · Health: […]
Grangegorman Update

The Grangegorman Filtered Permeability trial has been in place since July. Dublin City Council is extending the trial until January to allow for a public consultation to take place. The deadline for submissions is 1 December 2020. For more information on this programme please visit: http://www.dublincity.ie/covidmobilityprogramme. It is important to have your say before 1 December. […]
Renter’s Protection-Update

On October 22nd 2020, Residential Tenancies Act was passed in Seanad: This emergency legislation provides ongoing protection to renters from eviction, and landlords from anti-social tenants during 5km lock downs. The Bill modifies the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to prevent any notices of termination served by landlords from taking effect during the period of level […]
Renter’s Protection-Update

On October 22nd 2020, Residential Tenancies Act was passed in Seanad: This emergency legislation provides ongoing protection to renters from eviction, and landlords from anti-social tenants during 5km lock downs. The Bill modifies the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to prevent any notices of termination served by landlords from taking effect during the period of level […]
Bus Connects Update

Mary strongly supports the provision of more efficient, reliable and affordable public bus transport in Dublin City. The National Transport Authority (NTA) have announced details of the third round of public consultation, of Preferred Route Options for the 16 Core Bus Corridors of BusConnects Dublin. The Core Bus Corridors aims to deliver 230km of bus […]
Bus Connects Update

Mary strongly supports the provision of more efficient, reliable and affordable public bus transport in Dublin City. The National Transport Authority (NTA) have announced details of the third round of public consultation, of Preferred Route Options for the 16 Core Bus Corridors of BusConnects Dublin. The Core Bus Corridors aims to deliver 230km of bus […]
Referendum on Right to Housing

At the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government & Heritage Mary stated that once the COVID-19 pandemic is under control she will push for a date to be set for a referendum to be held on the right to housing. As the Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson for Housing, Local Government & Heritage says she […]
Referendum on Right to Housing

At the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government & Heritage Mary stated that once the COVID-19 pandemic is under control she will push for a date to be set for a referendum to be held on the right to housing. As the Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson for Housing, Local Government & Heritage says she […]
Keep Well Campaign

The Keep Well campaign was launched on October 29th by An Taoiseach at Government Buildings and is focussed on five main themes: Keeping active – keeping active and being outdoors, even during the winter, is important to help physical and mental health and wellbeing. Staying connected – staying connected with people, addressing isolation, supporting volunteerism […]
Keep Well Campaign

The Keep Well campaign was launched on October 29th by An Taoiseach at Government Buildings and is focussed on five main themes: Keeping active – keeping active and being outdoors, even during the winter, is important to help physical and mental health and wellbeing. Staying connected – staying connected with people, addressing isolation, supporting volunteerism […]