Inner City Enterprise

Mary was delighted to attend the launch of Inner City Enterprise’s new social enterprise hub which will help those who are unemployed, young people and entrepreneurs in the Inner City start and grow their business. Inner City Enterprise offers supports to unemployed people seeking to become entrepreneurs, social enterprises and young people interested in entrepreneurship….

Grangegorman Bring Centre

Dublin City Council and the Grangegorman Development Agency have responded positively to Mary’s representations regarding the removal of services from the Grangegorman Bring Centre. Dublin City Council have committed to maintaining the same level of services at any alternative site. Mary will provide any updates on the Grangegorman Bring Centre that she receives from Dublin…

Phoenix Park Bus

A new bus route has been launched in the Phoenix Park. The 99 route is operated by Dublin Bus and will include stops at visitor attractions like Dublin Zoo, the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Áras an Uachtaráin and the Phoenix Monument. Fares will be €1.30 for adults and 65c for children on a Leap Card. Route…

St Peter’s National School, Dublin 7

Staff, students and parents of St Peter’s National School have long awaited a response from the Department of Education to their concerns about building defects and the progression of two new special classes. Following Mary’s representations, the Minister for Special Education has informed Mary that the Department of Education’ Building Unit is due to meet…

Canal Bye Laws

Waterways Ireland has drafted revisions to the Byelaws governing the Grand & Royal Canals Navigation. These proposed changes aim to: Public consultation on Waterways Irelands draft revisions closes on the 27th of October. To make a submission and to find more information click HERE.

Dalymount Park

In 2015, Mary was proud to support Dublin City Council’s purchase of the home of Irish football, Dalymount Park. Mary has worked closely with Bohemians Football Club to see the stadiums redevelopment realised. Dublin City Council have finally applied for Part 8 planning permission for the project. The project plans include community facility over two…

Diamond Park

Dublin City Council have opened the newly refurbished Diamond Park on the corner of Sean McDermott Street and Gardiner Street. The park has a playground, a multi use games area and two table tennis tables. Dublin City Council collaborated closely with the local community to collectively envision, promote, plan, and design the park and this…

Rotunda Critical Care Wing

Mary has received an update on the proposed Critical Care Wing at the Rotunda Hospital. A design Team has been appointed to progress the design of both the proposed Critical Care Wing on the Rotunda Hospital Campus and the fit-out of the Earl Building to accommodate outpatient and ambulatory services for the Rotunda Hospital. The…

Na Píobairí Uilleann

Mary was delighted to secure €12 million in funding for Na Píobairí Uilleann’s International Centre of Excellence for Uilleann Piping at Henrietta Street, Dublin 1. The Sound of Ireland Centre will include a Visitor Centre, a Theatre and a instrument making training facility. This will provide a platform to artists to showcase their talents, preserve…

Grangegorman Bring Centre

Mary has received an update on the future of the Grangegorman Bring Centre: The Grangegorman Bring Centre, located on land owned by the Grangegorman Development Agency, is being closed down as the GDA needs the land for ongoing site development. An alternative interim site next to the current center has been offered to Dublin City…