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 hosted the launch of the 1916 Relatives Association’s campaign to have the new National Children’s Hospital named after Dr Kathleen Lynn. Speakers included author Martina Devlin, actress Kate O’Toole, Councillors Niall Ring & Mannix Flynn, Deputy General Secretary of SIPTU Ethel Buckley and Assistant General Secretary of Fórsa, Lisa Connell. Naming the National Children’s…
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…
Dr Kathleen Lynn
Mary supports the 1916 Relatives Association’s campaign to name the new National Children’s Hospital after Dr Kathleen Lynn. Dr Kathleen Lynn was a pioneer of children and women’s health, an advocate of public healthcare, a revolutionary and a champion of social justice. During the 1913 lockout, she looked after the poor of Dublin by providing…
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.
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…
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…