Day 15
Out an about in the North Inner City. Happy with the reaction I am getting. People are struggling but appreciate where I’m coming from. Good to see Michael Martin’s proposal that that TD’s elected to the 31st Dáil will be required to waive their ministerial severance payments. Click HERE for more.All the best, Mary.
Day 18
Attended the launch of Fianna Fail’s manifesto, REAL PLAN, BETTER FUTURE. Its a plan well worth supporting. Hugh Lane Gallery was a good venue for the launch (and not just because it’s in Dublin Central 🙂 After that back canvassing in Drumcondra and Cabra followed by RTE Drive Time debate in Smithfield with my fellow […]
Day 19
Busy weekend. After a wind and rain swept Saturday canvassing The Markets, Glasnevin, Cabra and Navan Road I made my way to the City Sheriff to register as a candidate. I was the 17th candidate to register in the city and the first FF candidate. Surprised at the number of constituents who saw the piece in THE IRISH […]
Dominick Street Regen
Work on the regeneration of Dominic Street and the provision of social housing must be a priority for whoever is next in government. The people in this area and the city as a whole needs this area to be redeveloped. Dublin City Council has submitted its planning application to An Bord Pleanala and public information […]
Grangegorman Development
The Grangegorman Development Agency has awarded Hegarty Demolition Ltd. the contract for the Mental Health Replacement Facility Enabling Works. This work is due to begin on Monday 7th February and therefore an information meeting for residents will take place here in the Main Hall of the GDA offices on Tuesday 8th February at 3pm. The […]
Employment Opportunities
As part of my continuing drive for job creation in our area, I’m delighted to announce that the Tolka Area Partnership have been awarded 40 places under the TUS programme for the benefit of local community, voluntary groups and organisations. The TÚS Programme provides for 19½ hours work per week for people who are in […]
Grangegorman contracts
Hegarty Demolition were awarded two contracts recently for work on the Grangegorman campus. Any employment queries should be made directly to Hegarty Demolition, 17 Main Street,Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. Their telephone number is 01 4905058. Click on http://www.maryfitzpatrick.ie/ for news in Dublin Central
Smithfield Enhancement Scheme
It is great to see the work progressing in Smithfield and Dublin City Council has confirmed to me that phase 2 of the Smithfield Quarter Enhancement Scheme is due to commence on the Monday 24th January 2011. Phase 1 of the Smithfield Quarter Enhancement Works is now almost complete. Phase 2 work includes reconstruction of […]
Save 16 Moore Street
At the January meeting of Dublin City Council I seconded the following motion proposed by Cllr Niall Ring: ” In light of the partial demolition of buildings to the rear of No 10 Moore Street (17/18 Moore Lane), and to ensure the protection of the entire 1916 site, the members of Dublin City Council agree […]