Affordable Housing Bill
Mary is urging all members of the Oireachtas to support the Governments proposed Affordable Housing Bill which includes: First scheme of direct state built affordable homes starting at €160k in over a decade First ever national cost rental scheme, with rents at minimum 25% below market rents Financial support for 1st time buyers to buy […]
Easing of Restrictions & Vaccines
Mary welcomes the announcement from An Taoiseach about the gradual easing of restrictions. The last year has been very tough on everyone in our society, so with his announcement the Taoiseach gave us real hope of brighter days ahead. From 10th May: An increase in the numbers that can meet outdoors for social/recreational purposes, including […]
Supports for Taxi Drivers
In Seanad Eireann Mary asked that the Minister for Transport to provide financial support for taxi drivers. There are 23,000 taxis in Ireland. Taxis are very important public transportation mode in cities and rural towns. They provide a safe and economical alternative for many urban dwellers to owning a private car and are an essential […]
Outdoor Furniture- Restaurants
Mary was delighted to be part of the committee to approve the legislation brought by Minister O’Brien to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government & Heritage removing the fees for hospitality businesses for outside tables, chairs & awnings. The legislation will also allow restaurants to continue to operate take away service. This will […]
MetroLink Update
In Seanad Eireann I renewed my call for an independent expert to be appointed to support residents and property owners along the MetroLink route, for the possibility of a station instead of a shaft to be considered for Albert College Park and for the feasibility study for a south west route be completed prior to […]
Affordable Housing Bill- Update
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing is preparing our Pre-Legislative Scrutiny report on the Affordable Housing Bill. As Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Housing Mary made the a submission calling for the following: Affordable homes to be required on private developments.Every Local Authority must set annual targets to build Affordable Homes to purchase and Rent. Departments […]
Housing in Dublin
Mary spoke about Housing, Protection for Renters & vaccine roll out on Dublin Live’s Sunday Edition recently. To listen back click here.
Vaccine Registration Portal
From Thursday 15 April, people aged 65 to 69 can register online for their COVID-19 vaccination appointment. A PPS number, eircode, a mobile phone number and an email address are needed for registration. Alternatively people can call HSELive on 1850 24 1850 to register over the phone. To avoid delays or traffic issues on the […]
Renters Protections
Renters whose income has been reduced by Covid19 and are unable or struggling to pay their rent can avail of protections from eviction or rent increases up to July 12th 2021 by self-declaring their reduced financial circumstances with the RTB. Click HERE for more. The extended protections until 12th July 2021 means: A 90-day (rather […]
Dalymount Park
Mary welcomes the announcement from Dublin City Council that they have been given the go ahead to proceed to the design and planning stages of the Dalymount Park Redevelopment. A grant agreement has now been signed with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (DTCAGSM) in relation to the Dalymount Park Redevelopment […]