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Botanic SHD
In June 2019 following strong observations from Mary and others An Bord Pleanala refused planning permission for 299 apartments on the Smurfit site on Botanic Road. On Friday 26th July,
BusConnects, update
Mary welcomes the clarification and release of information by the National Transport Authority (NTA) of revised proposals for public realm “enhancements” in Stoneybatter and Phibsborough associated with their proposed Blanchardstown
Parnell Square Cultural Quarter blocked
Government’s lack of commitment and ambition for Dublin’s North Inner City caused Parnell Square re-development plan and regeneration of Dublin’s North Inner City generally to fail. Since 2012 Mary has
Ashington Train Station
At the first meeting of the Central Area Committee Mary asked for an update on the proposed new train station for Ashington, Navan Road. In reply DCC provided Mary details
Men’s and Women’s sheds
The Department of Rural and Community Development operates a community enhancement capital grant scheme through the Dublin City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) and Dublin City Council. The Department has
Cabra Hills, Update
Work on the excavation of the former CIE site on the Cabra Road for the construction of 420 apartments will continue until November 2019. In response to Mary’s representations on
Stoneybatter BusConnects
Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick says the new traffic plan for Bus Connects will be devastating to residents of Stoneybatter, Oxmanstown Road and Blackhorse Avenue. Click HERE to hear what she has to say
BusConnects falls short
The National Transport Authorities (NTA) piecemeal approach to public consultation on Bus Connects and Bus Corridors is falling far short of what is required for a project of this magnitude.
Greyhound Cruelty
Mary has called on the Government to end the massive state grants that are keeping the cruel dog-killing greyhound industry alive. The Government spends €16.8 million of Irish taxpayers money