Beresford Street Update

Residents around Beresford Street raised concerns over street cleaning, public safety, traffic and street management with Mary. Mary has followed up on these concerns: Ormond Street, Dublin 8 12th-16th February Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 4th-8th March Chancery Street, Dublin 7 4th – 8th March Arran Street East, Dublin 7 4th -8th March DCC advise that…

Stanley Street

Dublin City Council plans to develop 169 homes at the depot on Stanley Street. The homes will be a mix of one, two and three bedrooms with a cultural/community space which will include a community spaces, a creche and communal and public space. Mary had prevously called on Dublin City Council to accelerate the delivery…

Dalymount Park

Plans to redevelop Bohemian’s stadium, Dalymount Park, have been approved by Dublin City Council. 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. The redevelopment plan will bring the capacity of…

Phibsborough Post Office

Further to Mary’s representations to An Post regarding the Phibsborough Post Office, Mary has been informed by An Post that the Phibsborough office will become a Postmaster run office. Postmasters are independent small and medium-sized enterprises contracted by An Post to run Post Offices. An Post have told Mary that this change will not affect…

Cabra DART

Following Mary’s request to the NTA that a new DART stop for Cabra be included in the DART+ South West project plans, Iarnród Éireann has appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop location options and designs for a possible stop at Cabra. AtkinsRéalis will now undertake feasibility and option selection studies for a possible new train station proposed at Cabra which…

Canal Bye Laws

Waterways Ireland has drafted revisions to the Byelaws governing the Grand & Royal Canals Navigation. Waterways Ireland’s intention is to make our waterways safer, protect those using waterways, blueways and greenways and continue to provide recreational experience. Any changes must be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable. A second phase of public consultation on Waterways Irelands…

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…