Rent Freeze
At the March 2020 meeting of Dublin City Council Mary proposed an Emergency Motion calling on the incoming government to urgently introduce a residential rent freeze in Dublin City. As a City Councilor Mary works every day to help people avoid becoming homeless and to try to secure adequate housing in Dublin Central. Dublin is […]
Magdalene Laundry Site
Despite claims in the media, Dublin City Council Senior Management confirmed to Mary and other Central Area City Councillors that there is no plan, no funding or no development permission for the former Magdalene Laundry site on Sean McDermott Street. This two acre, state-owned site is less than 500m from O’Connell Street and Mary believes […]
Apprentices
An apprenticeship is an ideal way to start your career and there a plenty of opportunities available. For full details click HERE but the highlights include the following great opportunities: ESB Applications for the 2020 ESB Apprenticeship programme are now open on the ESB website and will close on Friday 13th March 2020. Bus Éireann […]
MetroLink, Albert College
The National Transport Authority is asking the public for feedback on their proposal for a MetroLink intervention shaft in Albert College Park. The deadline for submissions is March 12, 2020. The intervention shaft is proposed because the distance between the proposed metro stations at Griffith Park and Collins Avenue is greater than maximum permitted […]
BusConnects, 2nd Consultation
Mary strongly supports the provision of more efficient, reliable and affordable public bus transport in Dublin City. BusConnects is the National Transport Authorities plan to transform public bus services and cycling in Dublin City. For an overview of the BusConnects project click HERE. Mary welcomes the 2nd round of public consultation on the proposed BusConnects […]
Ventry Park Redesign
Mary works hard to get Dublin City Council to make public spaces in our community safer and more inviting for everyone to enjoy. Mary supports Dublin City Council’s initiative to make the compound in Ventry Park more user friendly through a potential redesign. Following on from an initial meeting last September, Dublin City Council will […]
East Wall Parking
Following Mary’s representations on behalf of East Wall residents regarding parking congestion, Dublin City Council undertook studies of the area and have issued two preliminary reports. Neighbourhood Transport Scheme Phase 2 Report (Central Area): This report reviewed councillor questions and traffic requests and concluded that East Wall was suitable for a Neighbourhood Transport Scheme Assessment. […]
Moore Street, Expert Group
Moore Street suffers from years of neglect and requires ambitious and radical interventions to revive it as a vibrant trading street. What was once a vibrant street market with more than ninety street traders has been reduced to less than twenty street traders today. Mary challenged the states failure to protect and develop the national […]
Liffey Cycle Route
Mary is a strong supporter of improved pedestrian and cycle safety in Dublin City. The provision of a dedicated cycle route along the city quays of the Liffey was first agreed as part of the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017. Since 2011 the number of people cycling in Dublin City has more than doubled. It […]
Litter Management
Since the privatisation of residential bin collections in 2011, and despite the best efforts of residents groups and DCC waste management, illegal dumping persists in far too many parts of Dublin Central. Mary vigorously opposed the privatisation of residential bin collections and abolition of waiver for low income households at the time. Since re-election […]