Up the Dubs!
The very best of the luck to the ladies and mens Dublin GAA teams over the month of August. We are all rooting for you and All-Ireland success!
Phibsborough BusConnects
Cllr Mary Fitzpatrick offered her perspective on the latest National Transport Authority (NTA) plans for BusConnects and Phibsboro as well as calling for better consultations with local Councillors. Click HERE to read the full article in the Dublin InQuirer.
Broombridge Consulation
Mary made a submission to the Broombridge Royal Canal Public Consulation supporting the proposal to improve road safety and access on Broombridge Road and asked DCC to address the following issues in the final design: • Unrestricted commuter parking on Broombridge and Bannow Roads is a major safety hazard and inconvenience for residents on the […]
Botanic SHD
In June 2019 following strong observations from Mary and others An Bord Pleanala refused planning permission for 299 apartments on the Smurfit site on Botanic Road. On Friday 26th July, a new site notice was displayed on the Smurfit Site, see attached photo of site notice. The notice states Scanron Limited intends applying to Dublin […]
BusConnects, update
Mary welcomes the clarification and release of information by the National Transport Authority (NTA) of revised proposals for public realm “enhancements” in Stoneybatter and Phibsborough associated with their proposed Blanchardstown and Ballymun bus corridors. You can review the revised proposals for Stoneybatter HERE and for Phibsborough HERE. Mary supports the provision of a more affordable, […]
Parnell Square Cultural Quarter blocked
Government’s lack of commitment and ambition for Dublin’s North Inner City caused Parnell Square re-development plan and regeneration of Dublin’s North Inner City generally to fail. Since 2012 Mary has supported the plan for restoration and regeneration of Parnell Square into a vibrant, rich, cultural city quarter. Unfortunately, Government made no funds available to the […]
Ashington Train Station
At the first meeting of the Central Area Committee Mary asked for an update on the proposed new train station for Ashington, Navan Road. In reply DCC provided Mary details across the following topics: Image of approved design Pedestrian and vehicle access arrangements Security and public lighting arrangements Hours of operation Consultation with residents Expected […]
Men’s and Women’s sheds
The Department of Rural and Community Development operates a community enhancement capital grant scheme through the Dublin City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) and Dublin City Council. The Department has announced €0.5 million to be ring-fenced for small capital grants for Men’s and Women’s sheds. A total of €39,267 is available for Men’s and Women’s […]
Cabra Hills, Update
Work on the excavation of the former CIE site on the Cabra Road for the construction of 420 apartments will continue until November 2019. In response to Mary’s representations on behalf of surrounding residents on Quarry, Cabra and Carnlough Roads Walls Construction made the following commitments: • No works will commence on site before 7am […]
Stoneybatter BusConnects
Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick says the new traffic plan for Bus Connects will be devastating to residents of Stoneybatter, Oxmanstown Road and Blackhorse Avenue. Click HERE to hear what she has to say on NewsTalk.