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…
Category: Housing & Planning
Local Authority Home Loan
The Government has approved changes to the Local Authority Home Loans, which increases the income limits and the borrowing amounts. These changes are designed to enable more people to get on the housing ladder and own their own home. Local Authority Home Loan mortgages cover up to 90% of the loan value and can be…
Progress at O’Devaney Gardens
Construction at O’Devaney Gardens has finally commenced. Mary has long campaigned for the commencement of works at the site and she is thrilled to finally see it begin. The development will deliver a mix of over 1,000 social, affordable and private homes. The project will be one of the most sustainable developments in Europe and will provide residents…
Vacancy Grants
The fastest and most sustainable way to increase housing supply is to reuse existing vacant properties. In 2022, more than 2,300 vacant social homes were returned to active use. There is a range of schemes available to turn vacant properties into homes.
Opening of Ellis Court
Mary was delighted to attend the opening of the newly renovated Ellis Court homes on Benburb Street. The homes were originally built in the 1880’s and occupied by tenants of Dublin Corporation until they were damaged by a fire in 2005. As part of Housing for All, Dublin City Council and Tuath Housing have refurbished Ellis…
Right to Housing Submission
In June 2021 Mary received almost unanimous support in Seanad Eireann for her proposing a constitutional referendum on the right to housing. Following on from the debate Government established a Commission on Housing tasked with examining the issue. In response to the Housing Commission’s public consultation on a referendum on Housing Mary made a submission supporting…
Apartment Defects: Working Group Report
Mary welcomes publication of the Defects in Apartments Working group report. The 260 page report is a damning indictment of the construction of apartments and duplexes built between 1991 and 2013. The report identifies three types of defects including structural, fire and water ingress defects. Government has already increased the regulation and control of new…
First Home Scheme
New financial support to help buy a first home or make a fresh start has been launched. Most renters would rather pay a mortgage than rent, this will give them a chance of owning their own home. The First Home Scheme provides financial support to bridge the gap by providing buyers with part of the…
Vacant Property Tax
Mary asked the Minister for Finance to update the House on the introduction of a Vacant property tax in Budget 2023, in light of the recent CSO figures showing more than 166,000 vacant homes across the country, with more than 30,000 vacant properties in Dublin alone. We are in a housing emergency and renovating vacant…
Accessible Housing for All
Mary supports “Think Housing, Build Accessible“ petition. Each and every one of us is accountable for ensuring people with disabilities have the right to accessible housing. If you would like to sign the petition, click here Mary spoke about this at a recent Housing Committee 👇