North Inner City
Dublin’s north inner city was neglected and badly served by the last government. There are significant social challenges like housing, crime, education and employment that must be addressed by the new Government. To highlight the issues in the area and gain support for solutions I recently brought Michéal Martin TD, leader of Fianna Fáil and […]
College Green
Dublin City Council is considering making road traffic changes to College Green and Dame Street that will result in priority being given to public transport, pedestrians and cyclists. You can get more information and give your feedback to Dublin City Council here . The deadline for submissions it 5pm on 24th of May 2016.
Housing & Homeless
The new Dail recently set-up a special Committee to address Housing and Homelessness. Fianna Fáils’ John Curran is the chair of the Committee which is inviting members of the public to share their suggestions for solutions to this critical social issue. The deadline for submissions is May 11th. For more information click here
Vote to Remember
There are 48,000 people living with dementia in Ireland. By the end of the next Government, in 2021, that number will have increased by 40%. Over the next 25 years it will have trebled. Dementia must therefore be a priority in the new Programme for Government.
Moore Street
Having worked with the relatives and campaigned for many years to save the National Monument on Moore Street and ensure an appropriate preservation and commemoration of the battlefield site I wholly welcome the decision by the High Court to declare Moore Street a battlefield site. In 2012 myself and other City Councillors worked together to produce […]
Fianna Fáil 2016 Manifesto Launch
Educate Together Cabra/Phibsborough
Educate Together are inviting people to apply to attend their planned new primary schools in Cabra/Phibsborough and Drumcondra/Marino, click here to make an application.
Dalymount Stadium
Dublin City Council recently purchased Dalymount Park in Phibsborough and commissioned an initial feasibility study on possible future options for redevelopment of the stadium, click here for a copy of the study. A redevelopment plan will be required before any work commences and that is dependent on DCC getting Government funding. DCC has committed […]
Childcare
As a mother of three children I understand the emotional, logistical and financial stress of trying to secure caring and affordable childcare. Our policy aims to support working parents and children from all backgrounds. You can read the full policy here https://www.fiannafail.ie/issues/childcare/or watch this 60second video where out I outline the key points. If you […]
Health Priorities
The next Dáil must restore public health services. You can read our health policies here or watch this this short video in which I explain what it will mean for Dublin Central.