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75 Years of the National College of Ireland
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
The Rotunda Hospital
A new planning application for the redevelopment of the Rotunda hospital will be lodged as soon as possible, backed fully by the Government. The planning application includes: These improvements will
New National Drugs Strategy
Minister for Drugs Jennifer Murnane O’Connor recently updated me in Seanad Eireann on the new national drugs strategy. Her new strategy is designed to respond to the significant changes in
Teach An Saol
It is truly great news that Teach an Saol’s proposal for a dedicated National Neuro‑Rehabilitation Centre was granted planning permission by Dublin City Council 9 January 2026. This is a
Scrambler Ban, Grace’s Law
As Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Dublin I am working with Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to make Dublin safer. Following unanimous support for my motion, calling for an out-right ban
Cabra Dart+
In the Seanad I asked the Minister for Transport to prioritise funding for the DART+ South West project to progress. I highlighted the strong case for a new station in
Re‑Imagining Mountjoy Square Park
Dublin City Council has published its Part 8 proposal to restore and re‑imagine Mountjoy Square Park—one of our city’s most historic Georgian spaces. You can view the proposal here. Here
GPO Redevelopment-Dublin City Taskforce
The General Post Office on O’Connell Street is far more than its neoclassical façade—it’s a landmark embedded in Ireland’s political, cultural and social history. The GPO is designated a flagship
First Day of Seanad Spring Term
Spring 2026 session in the Seanad is going to be busy. As Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader in the Seanad and spokesperson for Dublin, Local Government and Heritage my focus will