Drumcondra AFC

Mary welcomed Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne for a visit to Drumcondra AFC to discuss the clubs development plans with local election candidates Cllr Eimer McCormack and John Stephens. Drums represent all that is great about sport, community and inclusion with their emphasis on enjoyment and growth through football. Mary will continue to work with…

MetroLink

An Bord Pleanala has begun oral hearings on the proposed MetroLink and is due to be completed at the end of March. Mary welcomes the provision of more frequent, reliable, affordable, and environmentally efficient public transport service. The MetroLink has the potential to have a transformative effect on our capital city. the significant investment in…

Blessington Basin and Royal Canal Park

Residents who have been in contact with Mary, the Gardaí and DCC regarding anti-social behaviour in Blessington Street Basin and Royal Canal Park. Both the basin and the park are valuable public amenities deserving of protection. Following Mary’s representations, the Gardaí have implemented a coordinated policing strategy for the area. Gardaí are aware of the…

Sustainable Building

In today’s world, the imperative to address environmental challenges is undeniable. Nowhere is this urgency more apparent than in the construction industry, where the choices we make have profound implications for our planet’s health. Mary recently spoke at the Irish Green Building Council Policy Scorecard panel discussion. The IGBC scorecard recognises progress and calls for…

Corpus Christi GNS Visit

The student council from Corpus Christi GNS visited Mary in Leinster House this week. The girls got a tour of the Dáil and Seanad and learned all about women in Irish politics! Mary had the privilege of meeting with the bright minds of the Corpus Christi Girls National School student council at the end of…

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping is a blight on our community which pollutes our environment and poses health risks. This behaviour is unacceptable. New regulations have been introduced that will allow Dublin City Council to use CCTV and drone footage to catch illegal dumpers. Fianna Fáil has long campaigned for these regulations which will help catch illegal dumpers and…

General Election Selection

Mary has been selected by Fianna Fáil as a General Election candidate for Dublin Central. Commenting on her selection, Mary said: “Thanks to Fianna Fáil Dublin Central members for selecting me to contest the next General Election for the party in Dublin Central.” “The world has changed dramatically since the last General Election.  At the…

Tax Changes

In Budget 2024, Fianna Fáil delivered a progressive which focused on investing in public services and easing the cost of living for individuals and families. This month, several tax changes came into effect that will put more money back into your pocket. Below are the changes and what it means for you: The following tax credits…

Dublin Central Housing

After a decade of undersupply, there are now 2,500 social and affordable homes under development at more than 50 sites across Dublin Central. We now have the best social housing output since the 1970’s. Housing for All is delivering and momentum is building. You can view a map of the developments across Dublin Central by clicking HERE.

Ballyboggan LAP

Dublin City Council are due to meet with landowners and stakeholers in the Dublin Industrial Estate in Glasnevin this month to get their input into the Ballyboggan Local Area Plan. The LAP will shape the mixed-use regeneration of this brownfield location. Dublin City Council undertook a pre draft consultation for the LAP from April 2023…