Dublin Bus Security
Mary has long championed safety on our public transport system. In reponse to Mary’s surveys on crime and anti social behaviour, Dublin Bus have introduced a pilot programme of security personnel on their fleet. The pilot program will see the introduction of two dedicated mobile security units, one deployed on the northside of Dublin and […]
11 Bus Route
The proposed changes to the 11 bus threaten to diminish an essential cross-city connection that many rely on for their daily commutes. Eliminating or downgrading this service would disproportionately affect those who depend on it most, including students, workers, and vulnerable communities. Mary has called on the NTA to guarantee that it will retain a […]
Dublin City Taskforce
Mary supports the recommendations from the Dublin City Taskforce. The taskforce has called for more people living in the city centre, a healthy, vibrant, always-on city that respects its heritage and streets that look cleaner and feel safer. The taskforce makes 10 key recommendations: If implemented, the plan will make Dublin a safer, cleaner and […]
Mary’s General Election Fundraiser
To help Mary win a seat in the next General Election in Dublin Central, Michéal Martin TD will be the guest speaker at Mary’s General Election Breakfast Briefing and fundraiser on October 16th. Places are limited for what will be a unique opportunity to hear firsthand Michéal Martin set out Fianna Fáil’s priorities for the […]
Budget 2025
Fianna Fail’s Budget prioritises helping people, families and businesses with the increased cost of living, and increasing investment in housing, water, energy and key infrastructural projects will protect Ireland’s progress and secure our future. For more information on Budget 2025, click HERE.
SCSI Pre Election Forum
Positive engagement from the professinals working in the housing sector at SCSI pre election forum. Mary joined a panel of political representatives to discuss the delivery of 115,000 new homes. Budget 2025 has invested €6 billion in housing to support increased supply. Through Housing for All, the largest housing plan in the history of the state, […]
Sports Clubs Funding
Congratulations and well done to all the Dublin Central sports clubs and volunteers who successfully secured over €1.5m in Sports Community Capital Funding. The funding will create a new or improved opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in sport to the best of their ability.
Housing Meetings
Since Fianna Fáil took responsibility for housing, more than 115,000 new homes have been built. Thereis now more support available to help buy a home than at any other time. Mary is holding public information meetings to explain the various supports. The meetings will take place at the following dates and venues. Detailed information on […]
Threshold Housig Conference
Thanks to Threshold for hosting an engaging discussion on Ireland’s housing system. Mary and Fianna Fáil are committed to increasing the proportion of social and cost-rental housing to 20% of the national stock. Cost rental is a new housng model introduced by Fianna Fáil in government. Rents are at least 25% below market rates. It […]
Adaptation Grant Changes
Adaptation Grants help pay to improve homes for people with disabilities. Thanks to Minister Darragh O’Brien for responding positively to Mary’s representations for a review of the grants. Grant limits have increased by 30% and Income thresholds increased by 25%. The means test has changed to just assessing the homeowner and their spouse in owner occupied housing, […]