Housing is one of our biggest personal expenses. A decade of under-supply, war in Ukraine, and raw material shortages have led to double-digit construction inflation and driven up housing prices. However, the government has introduced several supports that can allow first-time buyers to avail of up to €100,000 towards the price of their new home….
Category: Areas
Scramblers and Safety
The misuse of scramblers and quads in Dublin Central has cost far too many lives and destroyed countless others and robbed public spaces from our communities. I welcome the Roads Traffic and Roads Bill 202 that will address this issue. An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority have urged parents not to buy scramblers…
Affordable Homes in Dublin City
Mary has submitted a proposal to Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien TD, calling on the government to invest €100 million into accelerating the delivery of affordable homes to rent and buy in Dublin City through the adaptive reuse of vacant commercial properties. Currently, Dublin City is experiencing a vacant commercial property rate of 13%. This…
Spring Newsletter
Please find below Mary’s latest newsletter. In this newsletter, Mary has provided information on a diverse range of topics including updates on the regeneration of Dalymount Park, government initiatives focused on increasing housing supply and fostering home ownership, essential women’s healthcare services, cost of living supports, and much more. If you have any questions please…
Na Píobairí Uilleann
I am delighted to have secured the support of Minister Darragh O’Brien and his Department for Na Píobairí Uilleann’s International Centre of Excellence for Uilleann Piping. The Minister has communicated his support for the development of an International Centre of Excellence for Uilleann Piping at Henrietta Street and his department has confirmed that they are…
New Wing at the Mater
A new emergency, intensive care and isolation building has opened at the Mater Hospital. The Rock Wing, named after Sister Margherita Rock, was designed and built in two years. It has 98 beds, including 16 new ICU beds and will be home to a new National Isolation Unit. The Rock wing will allow the Mater…
Cabra DART Stop
Following Mary’s request to the NTA to provide details on why a DART stop for Cabra was not included in the project plans for DART+ South West, the NTA has informed Mary that they have provided funding to Iarnród Éireann this year to commence the preparation of designs and planning for the Kylemore Road and…
BusConnects Update
An Bord Pleanala have notified Mary that they will determine the application for the Ballymun/Finglas to City Centre Bus Corridor Scheme before the 27th of October, 2023. Mary supports improved public transport services for the people of Dublin Central and believes that it should be made accessible and affordable. For more details on the scheme…
Cabra DART Stop
Mary is deeply disappointed that the proposed DART+ South West project does not include a stop in Cabra. The absence of a stop in Cabra unnecessarily limits the potential of this project. The latest IPCC report reminded us of the need for urgent climate action to make our planet liveable for future generations. Cabra residents…
Moore Street
Mary has called on the Minister for the Office of Public Works to announce a date for the commencement of works on the Moore Street National Monument site at 14-17 Moore Street. Mary has actively supported the Moore Street Traders and relatives of 1916 by advocating for the restoration of the National Monument, the establishment…