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
Housing- Investment Funds
The activity of private institutional investment funds in the Irish housing market is undermining the Governments response to the housing crisis. Every week private institutional investment funds are outbidding, outspending and gazumping aspiring homeowners, first time buyers, Approved Housing Bodies and the state. In the past few weeks private institutional investment funds have purchased 100s […]
Mary on the Tonight Show
Mary was delighted to get the opportunity of explaining the new Affordable Housing Bill, and what it will mean to First Time Buyers on The Tonight Show recently. The Affordable Housing Bill will include: First scheme of direct state built affordable homes starting at €160k in over a decade First ever national cost rental scheme, […]
Mary on the Tonight Show
Mary was delighted to get the opportunity of explaining the new Affordable Housing Bill, and what it will mean to First Time Buyers on The Tonight Show recently. The Affordable Housing Bill will include: First scheme of direct state built affordable homes starting at €160k in over a decade First ever national cost rental scheme, […]
Public Meeting
Mary and her colleague will host a public meeting Saturday May 8th at 4pm to discuss the new Affordable Housing Bill, Metrolink & Urban Regeneration. If you would like to register please click here.