Attended the launch of Fianna Fail’s manifesto, REAL PLAN, BETTER FUTURE. Its a plan well worth supporting. Hugh Lane Gallery was a good venue for the launch (and not just because it’s in Dublin Central 🙂 After that back canvassing in Drumcondra and Cabra followed by RTE Drive Time debate in Smithfield with my fellow candidates. Back home for a bite to eat then off to City Council for monthly meeting.Â
The Drug Treatment Court represents a different way of thinking about crime. It recognises something simple but important: not all crime is the same. When addiction is the driver, punishment alone is not enough.If we want to reduce crime and improve lives, we need to treat the cause — not
Government confirmed their support for legislation that would allow local authorities charge a small visitors tax if they wished to do so. Dublin welcomes millions of visitors each year. Tourism is vital to our economy, but it also places added pressure on city services — street cleaning, waste collection, public
As Local Government spokesperson, Mary recently sought an update on the the Local Democracy Taskforce. Following questions to the Minister, it was confirmed that the Local Democracy Taskforce submitted its final report to the Minister and Minister of State in early March 2026. The report is currently under review. The
This is a remarkable milestone for the National College of Ireland as the institution celebrates 75 years of transforming lives, championing education, and creating opportunities at the heart of Dublin City. From its beginnings in 1951 to the vibrant, future-focused campus it is today, NCI has stayed true to its
