Access to clean water and sanitisation is a human right for all, not a privilege

Cllr Fitzpatrick supports the European Citizen’s “Right2Water” initiative Fianna Fáil European candidate for Dublin, Cllr. Mary Fitzpatrick today expressed her full support for the European Citizen’s Initiative (ECI) to have the right to water and sanitation protected as a human right and to guarantee water supply and sanitization for all European citizens. Speaking today Cllr […]

Confusion on Water Charges causing distress to householders and businesses

Fianna Fáil European candidate for Dublin, Cllr. Mary Fitzpatrick has today accused the Government of causing widespread confusion and distress to taxpayers in regards to the imminent introduction of the water tax. Cllr Fitzpatrick said “I am today calling for the Government to clearly issue a statement detailing the costs that householders and small businesses […]

Schoolbook rental scheme needs to extend to all

Fianna Fáil European candidate for Dublin, Cllr. Mary Fitzpatrick has today commented on reports that the Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn is planning a partial climb-down on the School Book Rental Scheme. “Let me be clear” Said Cllr Fitzpatrick “While I welcome the news that the Minister for Education has somewhat reversed his policy in […]

Fitzpatrick demands action to tackle cost of living crisis

Ordinary families crippled by spiraling living expenses Fianna Fail Leader on Dublin City Council Mary Fitzpatrick has highlighted the need for concerted action by the Irish Government and by Europe to tackle the falling living standards of middle-income families across Dublin. Speaking at a public meeting on the cost of living crisis in Dublin city […]

Govt plans on water charges descend into political farce

Households suffer as coalition parties focus on self-preservation Fianna Fáil European candidate for Dublin, Cllr. Mary Fitzpatrick has accused the Government of playing political games over water charges at the expense of households across the country. “This has descended into a complete farce. I call for immediate clarity on water charges that will hit every […]

Dublin City Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick resigns from Dublin City Enterprise Board as board is dissolved and replaced by Local Enterprise Office

Cllr Fitzpatrick will seek assurances that there will be no reduction in support for small enterprise in Dublin Dublin City Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick has today announced her official resignation from The Dublin City Enterprise Board (DCEB) with immediate effect as the DCEB is dissolved and replaced by  “Local Enterprise Office” or ‘LEO’. The new One-Stop-Shop […]