In 2015, as a City Councillor, Mary supported Dublin City Council’s acquisition of Dalymount Park in order to save the historic grounds. Mary recently visited the stadium with Fianna Fáil Minister for Sport, Thomas Byrne TD, where they discussed the redevelopment of the stadium with Bohemian’s Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Lambert. Dalymount is an integral…
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Christ the King Schools
The Christ the King boys and girl’s national schools in Cabra East are a hidden gem. Mary was recently invited to visit the Christ the King boys and girl’s schools. The atmosphere in both schools is welcoming and vibrant. The staff and faculty are passionate about creating a positive learning environment for their students. Mary…
Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire
Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire is waiting for over 20 years for a fit-for-purpose school building. Over the past 18 months, great progress had been made. Following Mary’s engagement with the school and with the Minister for Education, Norma Foley, a tender was ready to be awarded for Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire’s new premises. It is deeply disappointing…
Na Píobairí Uilleann
More than ten years ago at Dublin City Council Mary supported the proposal from Na Píobairí Uilleann to create an international centre for uilleann piping on Henrietta Street, Dublin 1. Unfortunately, progress has been slow but Mary was delighted to recently welcome the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Henrietta Street. The Minister appreciates…
Dr Kathleen Lynn
Mary has secured the unanimous support of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party to name the new National Children’s Hospital after Dr Kathleen Lynn. Having founded Ireland’s first children’s hospital, Dr Kathleen Lynn deserves to have the new National Children’s Hospital named after her. Naming the hospital after such an inspiring woman will be the first…
Iona Active Retirement Visit
Mary was thrilled to welcome the Iona Active Retirement Group to Leinster House last week, where they enjoyed some lunch and a tour of the Dáil and Seanad. If you are a member of a group and would like to visit Leinster House, please contact Mary to arrange a tour.
Corpus Christi Hall Update
Mary would like to commend the Save Our Hall campaign on all their hard work so far. Mary continues to work with local residents & community groups to re-open Corpus Christi Parish Hall. Mary has raised the issue in the Seanad and has asked that all those involved be updated on discussions. Mary has also called on the…
Rotunda Hospital Development
Increased investment in women’s health is a key priority for Mary and Fianna Fáil. Following on from the provision of free contraception for women and period poverty interventions Mary continues to champion further expansion of women’s health care at the Rotunda Hospital. Recently Mary had a constructive meeting, with the new Master of the Rotunda…
Extension of the Royal Canal Greenway
Phase 3 of the Royal Canal Greenway project is now underway. €5 million has been allocated to this phase of the project through the Active Travel Investment Grants. This project will provide a high quality footpath and cycle track from North Strand to Phibsborough. Phase 3 of the project goes from Newcomen Bridge to Cross…
North King Street
Mary was delighted to visit the new social homes on North King Street with Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien. The homes are nearing completion and some residents have already moved in. The 30 one, two and three bedroom homes are built to an exceptional standard. As part of Housing for All, Dublin City Council have built…