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

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

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

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

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

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

Vacant Property Tax

Mary has renewed her call for vacant property tax as CSO data reveals 166,00 vacant homes and more than 37,000 in Dublin. Renovating vacant properties

Tax Relief for Apartment Owners

Mary has been working with representatives of Apartment owners who have defects in their homes.She is campaigning to have Government provide tax credit and grants for

Right to Housing

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

Improved Grant & Loans for Warmer Homes

Mary welcomes the approved package of supports to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades, for warmer, healthier and more comfortable