Scramblers and Safety
The misuse of scramblers and quads in Dublin Central has cost far too many lives and destroyed countless others and robbed public spaces from our communities. Mary has supported and campaigned for legislation which addresses the misuse of scramblers in public space. The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023, supported by Mary in the Seanad, […]
Corpus Christi Hall
Mary continues to work with the Save Our Hall group, the Corpus Christi Parish and the Department of Education. Mary has received an update from the Minister for Education Norma Foley. Minister Foley confirmed that the parish is making the hall available to the Corpus Christi GNS without the need for the Department to become […]
Apartment Defects
For years it has been incredibly stressful for home owners living in apartments and duplexes with building defects. But finally there is some really good news. A new interim remediation scheme for apartments and duplexes impacted by fire safety issues has been opened. The scheme fully funds emergency defect repairs for apartments and duplexes constructed […]
O’Devaney Gardens
Construction of more than 1,000 homes has started at the redevelopment of O’Devaney Gardens. The first phase of the project has finished with 56 new homes delivered and residents have already moved in. The second phase will see 1,044 new homes constructed. The mix of social, affordable and private homes are A energy rated and are […]
Honest2Goodness Market
The Honest2Goodness market is one of Dublin largest and most popular markets. It’s a valued and important amenity for all age groups in the local community and it must be saved. Mary has called on Dublin City Council to intervene, support traders and to find a solution that will save the market from closure. Dublin […]
Situation in Israel and Gaza
Mary welcomes the release of hostages, including Emily Hand who has been reunited with her family. After weeks of trauma this is a precious and deeply moving moment for the Hand family. All hostages held by Hamas in Gaza should be immediately and unconditionally released. The violence must stop. The high number of civilian casualties […]
DALC and Cairde
Mary welcomed the Dublin Adult Learning Centre and Cairde to Leinster House. DALC and Cairde provide literacy skills for adults and help improve minority communities access to healthcare. They are making a real difference in the lives of people who might otherwise face barriers to essential services. Both groups represent the kind of positive change […]
Corpus Christi GNS
Mary had the privilege of meeting with the bright minds of the Corpus Christi Girls National School student council. Mary was thoroughly impressed by the depth of their queries and the thoughtful manner in which they approached each topic. The student council is engaged in shaping their school environment and making the voice of their […]
Free GP Visit Card Expansion
On November 13, the Free GP visit card was expanded to 215,000 people. All children aged under 8 and people aged 70 and over are automatically eligible for a GP Visit Card. People aged up to 69 and parents of children aged 8 can apply for a means-tested GP Visit Card which considers a persons […]
Housing Progress Q3 2023
Housing for All is the biggest housing plan in the history of the state. 22,443 new homes were completed in the first nine months of 2023 and we are on track to exceed this year’s target of 29,000 new homes. This is a 9% increase on the same period last year and the highest 9 […]