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…
Category: Smithfield
The Cobblestone
A planning application has been lodged for a 114 bedroom hotel at the Cobblestone pub on North King Street which allows for retention of the pub. It is hard to see the need for another hotel in Dublin City and essential that this rich cultural venue in protected. To view the planning application click here…
Markets MUGA
Mary was delighted to represent the Lord Mayor at the official opening of the Markets Multi Use Games Area (or MUGA) in this ancient part of our capital city. Community Leaders from Saint Michans House, Kevin Barry House, Henrietta House, Ormond Square, Constitution Hill & Chancery House as well as members of the Markets Muga…
Fruit & Veg Market
Mary’s motion to re-develop the Fruit and Vegetable Market in Smithfield was unanimously supported at the September 2019 meeting of the Central Area Committee. The motion was as follows: The Central Area Committee support the expeditious re-opening of the former wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market, Dublin 7 as a municipal fresh food and produce market…
BusConnects, Blanchardstown CBC
On September 10th, 2019 Mary attended the Blanchardstown CBC Community Forum organized by the NTA. You can see the full presentation HERE. There was a relatively small attendance at the meeting, certainly no more than 100 people from an area with a population of more than 10,000. Mary asked the NTA to relax their…
The Complex
At a time when cultural space is under pressure in Dublin City Mary is a strong supporter of self-starting independent resilient artists initiatives like The Complex. Since 2009 the complex has created and sustained a home for artists in Dublin’s north inner city. Mary was delighted to go along to the opening of their latest…
Central Area Committee, Sep-19
Mary represented the interests of the people of the Cabra Glasnevin ward of Dublin City Council at the September 2019 Central Area Committee. You can watch the meeting HERE Among the issues discussed were housing proposals for O’Devaney Gardens, Infirmary Road and St Finbars Court. Mary also raised issues around traffic, parking, waste management and…
Up the Dubs!
The very best of the luck to the ladies and mens Dublin GAA teams over the month of August. We are all rooting for you and All-Ireland success!
Dublin Agreement 2019-24
At Dublin City Councils July 2019 Monthly Meeting, on behalf of Fianna Fáil, Mary proposed the Dublin Agreement and called on all City Councillors to support its ambitious objectives for the city. Click HERE to read the Dublin Agreement. Click HERE to watch webcast of Mary proposing the Agreement to full City Council.
Dublin Bus Connects
Last year the National Transport Authority, NTA, commenced public consultation on redesigning Dublin’s Public Bus Network. Their stated objective is to reduce journey times and increase reliability and capacity of the bus service. Mary believes an affordable, efficient and reliable public transport service is essential for our city and increasing the capacity and efficiency of…