DART+West
The Dart +West project has been given government approval to enter the planning system. Mary welcomed the progression of the project however she has called for the NTA to ensure that prior to submitting the railway order the issue of the proposed compulsory order for Ashtown Stables be dealt with. Ashtown stables is an important […]
North East Inner City Progress Report
Mary attended the launch of North East Inner City 4th Annual Report in Larkin Community College. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin gave the opening address at the event launching the report. The partnership between the NEIC community, local and national government to make north inner city safe, attractive and vibrant place to live and work is […]
Large Scale Residential Tenancies Bill
The Large Scale Residential Tenancies Bill has pass through Second Stage of the Seanad and gone back to the Dáil for Committee stage of the process. The LSRD legislation will introduce a two stage, a maximum 32-week time limited planning process. One of the main aspects of this Bill which will end the SHD process, is the […]
Large Scale Residential Tenancies Bill
The Large Scale Residential Tenancies Bill has pass through Second Stage of the Seanad and gone back to the Dáil for Committee stage of the process. The LSRD legislation will introduce a two stage, a maximum 32-week time limited planning process. One of the main aspects of this Bill which will end the SHD process, is the […]
Fruit & Vegetable Market
Dublin’s Fruit & Vegetable Market has been left idle for too long. Government has approved record funding of €121M to regenerate our North Inner City. Mary has requested an update from Dublin City Council on plans to re-open the market as a retail/culture/food space following on from her recent visit to the the market with […]
Fruit & Vegetable Market
Dublin’s Fruit & Vegetable Market has been left idle for too long. Government has approved record funding of €121M to regenerate our North Inner City. Mary has requested an update from Dublin City Council on plans to re-open the market as a retail/culture/food space following on from her recent visit to the the market with […]
Greater Dublin Transport Strategy
Mary and her Dublin Fianna Fáil parliamentary party colleagues recently met with IBEC to discuss the NTA’s Greater Dublin Transport Strategy, and specifically how it will impact business and employment in the Capital. Public consultation runs until Friday 17th December. Details of the proposal are available here: https://www.nationaltransport.ie/gda/
Weekly Update 30/11/2021
I am regaining my energies and recovering after Covid. I would encourage everyone to take the Booster when offered, reduce contacts & use anti-gen tests if asymptomatic and socialising. In the Seanad I asked the Minister for Third Level Education for an update on what action he is taking to make third level education more […]
Affordability of 3rd Level Education
Mary raised affordability of third level education in the Seanad echoing the sentiments of the Union of Students of Ireland that €50, 000 for a 4 year degree is still too much and calling out the need for Government to remove the financial barriers for students. She highlighted the specific requests from the Union of […]
Connecting Cabra
Connecting-Cabra is a voluntary organisation who are seeking to engage as many people as possible to create a sustainable, low-carbon community in Cabra. They are scheduled to present to the Dublin City Council Central Area Committee on December 14th about safe cycling and walking routes in Cabra and in preparation they are carrying out consultation […]