I have repeatedly called on Dublin City Council to make improvements and repairs to Blackhorse Avenue. I again recently asked DCC to advise when the poor condition of the surface of the upper end of Blackhorse Avenue willl be addressed and the “sharks teeth” on the ramps renewed. In response to my representations Dublin City Council has advised that the issue of the sharks teeth shall be dealt with by the Traffic Division when the cold spell lifts and the section of Blackhorse Ave in disrepair shall be considered for the 2013 Works Programme. I have asked the Roads department to prioritise these repairs and as soon as I have any further updates I will let you know. Mary

First Day of Seanad Spring Term
Spring 2026 session in the Seanad is going to be busy. As Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader in the Seanad and spokesperson for Dublin, Local Government and Heritage my focus will be on legislation that directly impacts Dublin and local democracy — the Local Government, the Planning and Development and the



