Dublin City Council recently purchased Dalymount Park in Phibsborough and commissioned an initial feasibility study on possible future options for redevelopment of the stadium, click here for a copy of the study. A redevelopment plan will be required before any work commences and that is dependent on DCC getting Government funding. DCC has committed to engaging with the local community and all other relevant stakeholders when preparing a full redevelopment plan. Redevelopment of the stadium and shopping center are critically important for the local community and the wider city. Phibsborough is a prime urban location less than 3km from O’Connell Street which through neglect has deteriorated and become run down over the last five years. It is a hugely undervalued and underdeveloped part of our capital city with a uniquely creative community. It is imperative that the next Government gives priority to regeneration of this prime urban community by providing appropriate supports and incentives for sustainable quality development and actively tackles delinquent property owners.

Protection of Retail Workers Bill
In April 2025 Mary introduced the Protection of Retail Workers Act 2025, a Bill aimed at amending the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 to create specific offences for assaulting, threatening, harassing, or abusing retail workers while they are carrying out their employment. Retail workers across Ireland are on the