Government urgently needs to deliver a Strategic Housing Programme for Dublin
Today, in response to a report by Threshold that highlights the vulnerability of families renting in the buy-to-let sector, Dublin Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick called on the Government to introduce a comprehensive strategic housing programme. Cllr Mary Fitzpatrick said “This is one of a number of reports that have been published recently in regards to the […]
Cllr Mary Fitzpatrick calls for An Bord Pleanála to put an end to proposal to build a super-sized sewage treatment plant in Clonshaugh
Earlier this week, Fianna Fáil European candidate for Dublin, Cllr. Mary Fitzpatrick joined with Fianna Fail colleagues Senator Averil Power, Cllr Sean Paul Mahon and Senator Darragh O’Brien to hold a public meeting, continuing their two year opposition to the proposed building of a large scale sewage plant in Clonshaugh. Cllr Fitzpatrick said “If this […]
Canvassing poet Brendan Kennelly
Team Fitzpatrick on Moore street
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 […]
Joining the ladies and men at the Easter tea dance at parnells Gaa club
Easter bonnet competition in parnells Gaa
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 […]