The Honest2Goodness market is one of Dublin largest and most popular markets. It’s a valued and important amenity for all age groups in the local community and it must be saved. Mary has called on Dublin City Council to intervene, support traders and to find a solution that will save the market from closure. Dublin…
Situation in Israel and Gaza
Mary welcomes the release of hostages, including Emily Hand who has been reunited with her family. After weeks of trauma this is a precious and deeply moving moment for the Hand family. All hostages held by Hamas in Gaza should be immediately and unconditionally released. The violence must stop. The high number of civilian casualties…
DALC and Cairde
Mary welcomed the Dublin Adult Learning Centre and Cairde to Leinster House. DALC and Cairde provide literacy skills for adults and help improve minority communities access to healthcare. They are making a real difference in the lives of people who might otherwise face barriers to essential services. Both groups represent the kind of positive change…
Corpus Christi GNS
Mary had the privilege of meeting with the bright minds of the Corpus Christi Girls National School student council. Mary was thoroughly impressed by the depth of their queries and the thoughtful manner in which they approached each topic. The student council is engaged in shaping their school environment and making the voice of their…
Free GP Visit Card Expansion
On November 13, the Free GP visit card was expanded to 215,000 people. All children aged under 8 and people aged 70 and over are automatically eligible for a GP Visit Card. People aged up to 69 and parents of children aged 8 can apply for a means-tested GP Visit Card which considers a persons…
Housing Progress Q3 2023
Housing for All is the biggest housing plan in the history of the state. 22,443 new homes were completed in the first nine months of 2023 and we are on track to exceed this year’s target of 29,000 new homes. This is a 9% increase on the same period last year and the highest 9…
Rutland Street School
Construction has begun on the refurbishment the former Rutland Street School. The purpose of the refurbishment is to: The finished redevelopment will establish a dynamic community hub providing facilities for community groups, a café, a community hall, a crèche, a garden, a radio station, Dublin City Council offices and business hubs. The €30 million project…
Unrest in Dublin City
Fianna Fáil Senator in Dublin Central Mary Fitzpatrick has condemned last nights events in Dublin City. Speaking on the violent unrest in Dublin City on Thursday night, Senator Fitzpatrick said, “the destruction of property and attacks on Gardaí in Dublin City last night is reprehensible”. “In the aftermath of the tragic events that unfolded on…
Parnell Square Attack
Shook to the core by the news of the violent incident on Parnell Square this afternoon. Appears a number of people are injured, including three young children. My heart and thoughts are with the victims and their families. Gardaí say they are following a definite line of enquiry. I trust that they will conduct a…
Rotunda Outpatient Services Building
Government has invested €40million in new outpatient and ambulatory services for the Rotunda Hospital which will be located in the Earl Building at the newly renovated Clery’s Quarter. The site will be the main space for more than 100,000 outpatients. The relocation and advancement will allow for the services to be delivered in a comfortable…