Phoenix Park Bus

A new bus route has been launched in the Phoenix Park. The 99 route is operated by Dublin Bus and will include stops at visitor attractions like Dublin Zoo, the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Áras an Uachtaráin and the Phoenix Monument. Fares will be €1.30 for adults and 65c for children on a Leap Card. Route…

Royal Canal Towpath at Binns Bridge

Submissions for the Royal Canal Towpath at Binns Bridge-Part 8 are now open until the 23rd of August. The Greenway plans to upgrade the towpath at Binns Bridge. The core objective of the Greenway project is to provide a high quality cycle and pedestrian route to facilitate and encourage movement by active modes within Dublin…

Swords Core Bus Corridor

The NTA have applied to An Bord Pleanala for planning permission for the Swords to City Centre Core Bus Corridor. The scheme will begin at Pinnock Hill Junction, travelling in southernly direction along the R132 Swords Road, it will continue past Whitehall to Griffith Avenue. The route will then follow Drumcondra Road Upper, past DCU…

Spring Newsletter

Please find below Mary’s latest newsletter. In this newsletter, Mary has provided information on a diverse range of topics including updates on the regeneration of Dalymount Park, government initiatives focused on increasing housing supply and fostering home ownership, essential women’s healthcare services, cost of living supports, and much more. If you have any questions please…

Cabra DART Stop

Following Mary’s request to the NTA to provide details on why a DART stop for Cabra was not included in the project plans for DART+ South West, the NTA has informed Mary that they have provided funding to Iarnród Éireann this year to commence the preparation of designs and planning for the Kylemore Road and…

BusConnects Update

An Bord Pleanala have notified Mary that they will determine the application for the Ballymun/Finglas to City Centre Bus Corridor Scheme before the 27th of October, 2023. Mary supports improved public transport services for the people of Dublin Central and believes that it should be made accessible and affordable. For more details on the scheme…

Cabra DART Stop

Mary is deeply disappointed that the proposed DART+ South West project does not include a stop in Cabra. The absence of a stop in Cabra unnecessarily limits the potential of this project. The latest IPCC report reminded us of the need for urgent climate action to make our planet liveable for future generations. Cabra residents…

Extension of the Royal Canal Greenway

Phase 3 of the Royal Canal Greenway project is now underway. €5 million has been allocated to this phase of the project through the Active Travel Investment Grants. This project will provide a high quality footpath and cycle track from North Strand to Phibsborough. Phase 3 of the project goes from Newcomen Bridge to Cross…

Metrolink Submissions Extension

TII have informed Mary that the consultation period for the application for the Railway (MetroLink to Charlemont via Dublin Airport) Order [2022] has been extended from November 25th, 2022 to January 16th, 2023. A number of constituents have asked Mary if the fee of €50 per submission applies for people living in close proximity (within…

Public Transport Safety Survey

Mary and her Fianna Fáil colleagues carried out a public transport safety survey throughout the Summer months to gauge the need for increased security on public transport in our city. These were their findings: 93% witnessed anti-social behaviour36% victim of anti-social behaviour80% want Public Transport Gardaí1300+ replies In light of these findings Mary said “Government…