Covid-19 Financial Support
Mary supported the Covid 19 Finance Bill which will allow our government participate in €100b European Union solidarity fund dedicated to providing member states with financial assistance to respond to the exceptional financial circumstances caused by Covid19. Mary specifically called on Government to fund and support young people to secure employment, avoid unemployment and particularly […]
Stoneybatter Greening, update
Following on form Dublin City Council workshops with residents and local businesses, DCC has issued a draft plan for the greening of Stoneybatter. Over a period of eight months, DCC Parks, Biodiversity and Landscape Services, public-realm designers Urban Agency and ecologist Mary Tubridy ran a codesign process to work with local residents to collectively develop […]
Extend maternity leave
Mary supports the women, who became new mothers during Covid19, campaign for a temporary three month extension Maternity Leave 2020. As a working mother Mary understands the demands placed on women in the workplace and at home. Covid19 has been hard on everyone but new mothers experienced a unique isolation and Mary believes every Mother […]
Moore Streets future
The public are being asked to help define a future for street trading on Moore Street. Dublin City Council’s Expert Group, Chaired by Mary Fitzpatrick, is determined to identify a viable future for Dublin’s oldest fruit and vegetable street market and is inviting the public to help define the future of street trading on Moore […]
Drug-related research
The Drug-Related Intimidation Initiative (DRII) offers a free and confidential support service to people who are living and working in the North East Inner City The DRII are carrying out an important piece of research and are looking for your support. Do you live in Dublin’s North Inner City? Are you over 18yrs? Have you, […]
30kph speed limit
To improve road safety Dublin City Council is considering lowering the standard city speed limit from 50kph to 30kph and is asking the public for feedback on the proposal. Bye-laws to legislate for this change, the Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws, 2020 are available to view HERE or a hardcopy is available at all opened Dublin […]
Seanad Éireann 2020
On June 28th 2020 An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin nominated Mary Fitzpatrick to the 26th Seanad Eireann. On 29th June Mary took her place in the 26th Seanad, meeting in the Convention Center, and committed to champion the ambitious Programme for Government and make the Seanad deliver for Dublin Central. Click HERE to see Mary speak.
Clonliffe lands
Hines have announced intention to develop a 1,600 residential rental and community facilities at the Clonliffe College site in Drumcondra. The plans include development of the following: large creche two GAA full size pitches & clubhouse public open space A Hines video describing the plans can be viewed HERE and a document HERE. The plans […]
Ventry Park transformation
A transformative redesign is proposed for the compound in Ventry, Cabra West which would redesign the hard surface tarmac dominated compound into a multi-use bio-diverse neighbourhood park. Mary encourages everyone to have a look at the proposed plans which are on display on the compound railings or HERE and to give their feedback before the […]
Dalymount regeneration
Mary actively champions the regeneration of Phibsborough as a prime urban village at Dublin City Council. When re-elected in May 2019 Mary secured the inclusion of redevelopment of Dalymount as an objective in the Dublin Agreement 2019-2024. Unfortunately its regeneration is largely dependent on the redevelopment of the shopping Center (in private ownership) and Dalymount […]