Sports Capital Grants 2017
Dublin Central is fortunate to have many successful sports organisations most of which rely heavily on members voluntary contributions. In previous years Mary supported local clubs make successful applications and gain valuable financial support from the Sports Capital Programme. This year the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will operate an on-line application process from 9am on […]
Dáil Constituency Boundary Review
Following the last census the Minister established a Constituency Commission to review and report on constituencies for the election of members of Dáil Éireann (TDs) and the election of Irish members (MEPs) of the European Parliament. The Commission is tasked with reviewing the existing constituencies and making recommendations, for no change or for alteration of boundaries, […]
Dublin Central Planning Applications
Dublin City Council received two new applications for commercial and residential developments in Dublin Central this week and confirmed decisions in relation to a number of outstanding applications. You can review the full list of applications and decisions relating to Dublin Central here. Applications for planning permission can be made on-line here.
Christmas 2016
Christmas is a special time for family and friends to be together, to count our blessings and to spare a thought for those less fortunate. Mary wishes all her friends and family a happy and peaceful Christmas. Nollaig shona daoibh go léir.
Value Your Vote
The surprise US Presidential election result highlights the immense power individual voters can have through the ballot box. In order to be able to vote at an election or referendum, a person’s name must be entered on the Register of Electors for the locality in which they live. Every year the register of Electors comes into […]
2016 Super Draw
Fianna Fáils primary fundraiser is an annual nationwide Super Draw. Fianna Fáil Dublin Central Erskine Childers and Casement Lemass Cumanns are holding a Super Draw Table Quiz. Entry to the table quiz is €10 per person and teams of five will automatically be entered in the national Super Draw and a chance to win the […]
Allocate Funding to Walking & Cycling
Mary supports the Dublin Cycling Campaign proposal to increase the national transport budget funding allocation for walking and cycling to 10%. Currently less than 1% of the transport budget is dedicated to walking and cycling. This is a cost neutral proposal that long term can save both money and lives. Every day more and more people […]
Pre-Budget 2017
Almost 100 people attended a pre-budget 2017 community consultation meeting held by Mary Fitzpatrick on September 13th 2016. Mary chaired the meeting and Michael McGrath TD outlined Fianna Fáil’s priority of achieving a fair and sustainable budget which invests in public services and supports those who need it most. Many who attended spoke passionately and […]
Pre- Budget 2017 Community Consultation
Mary is inviting people to attend a pre-Budget 2017 community consultation meeting which Mary is hosting with Michael McGrath TD, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Finance. The meeting will take place on Tues 13th Sept 2016 in Aughrim Street Parish Centre on Prussia Street, Dublin 7.
North Inner City Taskforce
I welcome the Taoiseach’s proposal to establish a Government Task Force for Dublin’s North Inner City and I am delighted to have been nominated by Michéal Martin to represent Fianna Fáil on the taskforce. The problems and challenges in Dublin’s North Inner City have been well documented and articulated over many years. It is understandable that […]