2017 Week 8 Planning Applications
This week there were six commercial and four domestic planning applications in Dublin Central. Of note is the proposed construction of a large handball facility by the GAA on Ardilaun Road as follows: The GAA are seeking permission to demolish the current turnstile building at 1-8 St Andrew’s House and construct a 2 storey-handball centre […]
Save Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance Service
Dublin Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service has been serving Dublin for more than 150 years. Rough annual figures compiled by the Fire Brigade’s database show that in total, they’ve responded to 116,634 ambulance calls, and 22,667 fire calls in 2016. As a City Councillor 2004-2014 Mary was a strong supporter and defender of the service. […]
Incapacitated Child Tax Credit
DOES YOUR FAMILY QUALIFY FOR THE INCAPACITATED CHILD TAX CREDIT ? Do you have a child or children with a disability? The tax credit can be claimed by anyone who has a child who is permanently incapacitated either physically or mentally, and is worth around €3,300 per year per child. There are significant additional pressures […]
2017 Week 7 Planning Applications
This week there was one domestic and seven commercial applications for planning permission in Dublin Central of note is the following: Application for permission to construct a 5-storey over-basement development at 163-164a Capel Street consisting of restaurant and shop space at ground floor level and 7 two bedroom apartments with balconies on the upper floors […]
Save Dublin Central Post Offices
News reports of the proposed closing of 200 Post Offices around the country points to a shallow and cynical commitment given by Fine Geal and Labour to save all Post Offices in the run up to the last General election. Mary campaigned to save all Post Offices in Dublin Central because they provide an essential service to […]
2017 Week 6 Planning Applications
This week there were four commercial applications and three domestic applications in Dublin Central. Some noteworthy applications include the following: Tedcastles Oil Products proposes the building of a 432 m₂ building at Promenade Road, Dublin port, housing office and other facilities. The HSE proposes the demolition of a current 2 storey building and the construction […]
Sgt McCabe Inquiry
Michéal Martin showed mature and considered leadership when he correctly prioritised truth and justice for Sgt McCabe and his family above any other considerations. All elected representatives should unite to ensure justice is served. You can watch his contribution in the Dáil at Leaders Questions here.
2017 Week 5 Planning Applications
Noteworthy applications this week include the proposed development of student accommodation in the Inner City. Hattington Student Housing propose the building of 48 student housing units at 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 51 and 53 Montpelier Hill. Summer Road Developments Ltd. propose amending their previously approved application for the development of student accommodation at […]
2017 Week 4 Planning Applications
This week saw a number of planning applications concerning developments in the Inner City. Some noteworthy applications include: Railtours Ireland have sought permission to develop their two storey property at 16 Amiens Street into a 4 storey over-basement building providing 11 hotel rooms. The Rotunda Hospital has sought permission for the building of a four-storey […]
Prussia Street Re-Development
An application for planning permission for a major redevelopment of the Park Shopping Centre on Prussia Street has been submitted to Dublin City Council. The proposal includes plans to demolish the existing Shopping Centre and to construct in its place a new shopping center plus a 6 storey complex of 105 residential units including 541 bedspaces. Full details […]