With Cllr Mannix Flynn @ The Abbey
Cabra 1916 Commemorations
I was delighted to support the launch of the Cabra Community 1916 commemorations’ plan in St Finbars GAA by James Connolly Heron, great grandson of James Connolly. The committee was set up by local people to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising in a dignified manner. They have already developed an impressive draft plan of activities […]
Launch Cabra 1916 Commemorations with James Connolly Heron
Public Sector Pay
Everybody suffered financially during the economic crash and it is encouraging that the sacrifices and adjustments we all made are paying off. It is essential that the recovery we all contributed to is experienced by everyone. The Government has pursued and implemented policies that are giving us a two tiered recovery and that must be […]
O’Donovan Rossa Commemoration
To mark the centenary of the death of Fenian hero Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa Fianna Fail is hosting a commemoration ceremony including poetry, prose and music at his graveside in Glasnevin Cemetery on Monday 29th June 2015 at 7.30pm. This event is free and the general public are welcome to attend. “They think that they have pacified […]
Gender Quota legislation should be scrapped.
As a politically active woman who wants equal representation of men and women in our democracy I should welcome any initiative that contributes to that goal. As a member of Fianna Fail I should enjoy Fine Gaels self-inflicted embarrassment caused by their leading TD in Dublin being defeated, by their own members, at convention to […]
Ard Fheis 2015
As someone who intends contesting the next General Election in Dublin Central, and in advance of the Fianna Fail Ard Fheis, I read with interest an article by Harry Magee in today’s Irish Times that questions the future electoral prospects of Fianna Fail. As a lifelong member I am certain that nobody in Fianna Fail […]
Easter 1916
As a former member of the Dublin City Council Moore Street Advisory Committee Mary welcomes the establishment of Dublin City Councils 1916 community commemoration fund. Dublin City Council is currently accepting applications from local community groups for funding to support commemorations of the Easter 1916 Rising. The deadline for applications is 29th May 2015 and you can download […]
Save Dublin Fire and Ambulance Service
The Governments recent decision to pull all ambulance services from Dublin Fire Brigade is of huge concern to the people of Dublin. Dublin Fire Brigade has been successfully providing combined Fire and Ambulance services to the people of Dublin since 1898 and instead of removing Dublin Fire Brigade from ambulance provision, the Government should actually […]
Redevelopment of North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock must prioritise social and affordable housing
Speaking today Dublin City Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick welcomed An Bord Pleanála’s decision to approve the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme which will facilitate fast-track planning for the Docklands Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). However Cllr Fitzpatrick stated that “Social and affordable housing must be prioritised as part of the residential allocation”. Cllr Fitzpatrick […]