Taxi Demonstration
Mary joined the Taxi Drivers at their demonstration in Merrion Street to show her support for their demand for a sustainable future. Taxis are essential public transport, enhanced sector specific Covid supports urgently required to support taxi industry. Mary previously raised this issue as a commencement matter in the Seanad, and also secured commitment from […]
O ‘Devaney Gardens SHD
A Planning Application for 1,047 A-rated private, social and affordable homes, creche, community facility, playground, cafe and retail lodged to An Bord Pleanala for O’Devaney. The final day to make an observation on PL. 310327 (O’ Devaney SHD) is 29 June 2021. A fee of €20.00 must accompany the observation. The observation can be submitted […]
Repeal the 8th- 3rd Anniversary
On the 3rd anniversary of the historical referendum which repealed the 8th Amendment of our Constitution, Mary called on the Minister for Health to provide details of the review of the Health Regulation Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 and to outline how and when the review will be undertaken. Mary called for an Independent Expert […]
Social Housing-Dorset Street
Nine new social housing apartments, 8 x 2 bedroom and 1 x 1 bedroom apartment were opened today by Minister for Housing on Dorset Street in the heart of Dublin City. The building which is a restored tenement building will bring 9 new homes to the city centre. The social housing units have been built […]
Taxi’s meet with Taoiseach
Taxi drivers were given commitment from the Taoiseach that he will consider specific supports for Taxi sector at a recent meeting with representatives from the sector, the Taoiseach & Mary. For full list of current business supports click here.
Dublin Joint Policing Committee
Mary welcomes plans for Public Order Policing and increasing public safety in Dublin City outlined by the Assistant Chief Commissioner for An Gardaí at the recent Dublin City Joint Policing Committee. The Asst. Commissioner outlined their high visibility strategies to deter crime around the city. Burglaries are down 53% versus the same time last year. […]
Glenavon House
A planning application has been lodged to develop 52 apartments on the site of Glenavon House (corner of Ballymun Rd/Griffith Ave). The development will consist of 13 1-bed apartments, 9 2-bed apartments, 17 2-bed duplex apartments, 8 3-bed apartments and 5 3-bed duplex apartments. There are plans for 37 car parking spaces and 80 cycle […]
Affordable Housing Bill
Mary spoke in favour of Government’s Affordable Housing Bill when it came before the Seanad for Debate. Mary urged all members of the Oireachtas to support the Affordable Housing Legislation to: Empower Local Authorities and the state to build affordable homes on state owned lands Introduce Affordable Cost Rental to provide security and affordability to […]
Drug Related Reporting Programme
Mary welcomes the new ‘the Drug Related Intimidation Reporting Programme’ to respond to the needs of drug users and family members experiencing drug related intimidation by the Gardai. An Garda Síochána in dealing with any complaint of drug related intimidation or advice sought in relation to this issue, will do so with the utmost safety […]
15-17 Drumcondra Road
Having considered the planning conditions 15/17 Drumcondra Rd Lower An Bord Pleanala determined that the change of use of the property required planning permission. Mary has asked Dublin City Council to advise on how and when they will rectify the planning anomaly’s. To view An Bord Pleanala’s correspondence click here