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…
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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…
Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire
After two decades of waiting, the construction of Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire’s new school is finally set to go ahead. This is a momentous occasion for the staff, parents and pupils of Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire! It was deeply disappointing for the whole school community when the project was recently put “on hold” by the Department of…
O’Connell Street Garda Station
We all want to feel safe where we live and work. The opening of a new Garda Station on O’Connell Street will ensure that our community and area is stronger and safer. Mary was pleased to secure the re-opening of Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station and the opening of this new Garda station is another significant…
Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire
Teachers, pupils and parents of Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire have waited patiently for far too long for their new fit-for-purpose school on Dominick Street. Over 20 years, the process was far too slow, but real progress was made in the past 2 years to obtain planning permission and to bring it to tender. The project is…
Dominick Street
Since 2008, Mary has worked to see the regeneration of Dominick Street. It is great to finally see the construction of the social housing on Lower Dominick Street finally nearing completion. This regeneration project will see 72 residential A-Energy rated units become home for more than 70 families and individuals right in the heart of…