Renters Protections
Mary has asked Government to urgently extend protections for renters from rent increases and evictions until the end of the year and to fix loopholes in Rent Pressure Zone regulations. For more information on Rent Pressure Zones click here.
Right to Housing
On behalf of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party, Mary is leading the debate for a constitutional amendment to insert the right to a secure home for every citizen in Bunreacht Na hEireann. To view Mary’s motion click here. You can watch back the debate HERE on Friday June 4th 2021.
Hammerson’s “Dublin Central”
A planning application has been lodged by Hammersons for “Dublin Central”: The “Dublin Central” plan proposes to include two new public squares, new pedestrian routes and the restoration of historically important laneways. The plan also includes provision for a National Monument at numbers 14 to 17 on Moore Street,due to its role in the Easter […]
Social Housing- Stoneybatter
Mary was delighted to view the 23 brand new social housing units delivered in Stoneybatter for Dublin City Council. These beautiful apartments in the heart of Dublin will give homes to 23 families who have been on the Dublin City Council waiting list.
End Homelessness
Mary was delighted to accept on behalf of Taoiseach Micheál Martin a petition with 10,225 signatures calling for an end of homelessness. The petition was organised and presented by Focus Ireland outside Leinster House on May 6th 2021.
Cross Guns SHD
The application has been granted by An Bord Pleanala for 205 Build to Rent apartments at Cross Guns bridge. You can view plans here.
O ‘Devaney Gardens SHD
A Planning Application for 1,047 A-rated private, social and affordable homes, creche, community facility, playground, cafe and retail lodged to An Bord Pleanala for O’Devaney. The final day to make an observation on PL. 310327 (O’ Devaney SHD) is 29 June 2021. A fee of €20.00 must accompany the observation. The observation can be submitted […]
Social Housing-Dorset Street
Nine new social housing apartments, 8 x 2 bedroom and 1 x 1 bedroom apartment were opened today by Minister for Housing on Dorset Street in the heart of Dublin City. The building which is a restored tenement building will bring 9 new homes to the city centre. The social housing units have been built […]
Glenavon House
A planning application has been lodged to develop 52 apartments on the site of Glenavon House (corner of Ballymun Rd/Griffith Ave). The development will consist of 13 1-bed apartments, 9 2-bed apartments, 17 2-bed duplex apartments, 8 3-bed apartments and 5 3-bed duplex apartments. There are plans for 37 car parking spaces and 80 cycle […]
Affordable Housing Bill
Mary spoke in favour of Government’s Affordable Housing Bill when it came before the Seanad for Debate. Mary urged all members of the Oireachtas to support the Affordable Housing Legislation to: Empower Local Authorities and the state to build affordable homes on state owned lands Introduce Affordable Cost Rental to provide security and affordability to […]