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Cabra 1916 Commemorations
I was delighted to support the launch of the Cabra Community 1916 commemorations’ plan in St Finbars GAA by James Connolly Heron, great grandson of James Connolly. The committee was
Public Sector Pay
Everybody suffered financially during the economic crash and it is encouraging that the sacrifices and adjustments we all made are paying off. It is essential that the recovery we all
O’Donovan Rossa Commemoration
To mark the centenary of the death of Fenian hero Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa Fianna Fail is hosting a commemoration ceremony including poetry, prose and music at his graveside in Glasnevin Cemetery
Gender Quota legislation should be scrapped.
As a politically active woman who wants equal representation of men and women in our democracy I should welcome any initiative that contributes to that goal. As a member of
Ard Fheis 2015
As someone who intends contesting the next General Election in Dublin Central, and in advance of the Fianna Fail Ard Fheis, I read with interest an article by Harry Magee
Easter 1916
As a former member of the Dublin City Council Moore Street Advisory Committee Mary welcomes the establishment of Dublin City Councils 1916 community commemoration fund. Dublin City Council is currently accepting applications from
Save Dublin Fire and Ambulance Service
The Governments recent decision to pull all ambulance services from Dublin Fire Brigade is of huge concern to the people of Dublin. Dublin Fire Brigade has been successfully providing combined
Redevelopment of North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock must prioritise social and affordable housing
Speaking today Dublin City Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick welcomed An Bord Pleanála’s decision to approve the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme which will facilitate fast-track planning for the