Mary is a big fan and champion of the Royal Canal, a fantastic amenity at the heart of Dublin Central. From when she was first elected in 2004 Mary has worked for and supported the expansion of a greenway from Spencer Dock to Ashtown, the establishment of Cabra Kayak Club, Cabra for Youth Community allotment garden…
Connaught Street Derelict Properties
Mary has renewed her call for a different approach to be taken to deal with Derelict Sites in Dublin Central so that properties are not allowed to remain in prolonged unproductive use and dereliction. Mary’s comments follow confirmation from Dublin City Council that the properties at 19 and 21 Connaught Street, Dublin 7 have been re-inspected…
Greening the North Inner City
Dublin City Council Parks & Landscape Services are developing a greening strategy for the North Inner City. A public consultation workshop is being held to give the local community a chance to give their input. The workshop will involve discussing existing green spaces in the area and be identifying where there are opportunities for improvements. The…
8 & 10 Ferguson Road, Drumcondra
Dublin City Council recently served notice of its intention to compulsorily acquire the properties at 8 and 10 Ferguson road. The owners have objected to the CPO so Dublin City Council now requires the consent of an Bord Plaenála to proceed with the acquisitions. The applications for consent were lodged with An Bord Pleanala in July 2018. …
Cabra House Student Accommodation Site
Cabra residents living close to the former Cabra House site contacted Mary in June concerned about the inadequate Health and Safety precautions taken to protect their homes during site excavation in preparation for construction of Student Accommodation. Over a number of weeks, Mary worked on behalf of residents and made representations on their behalf to the developer requesting the developer respect…
Justice Youth Diversion Programme for Drumcondra
Mary Fitzpatrick has urged the Minister for Justice to provide a Justice Youth Diversion Programme in Drumcondra, Dublin 9. The Dublin North West Area Partnership recently discussed issues with young people and anti-social behaviour which have emerged in the Drumcondra area. Commenting following the partnership’s meeting, board member Mary Fitzpatrick said, “Juvenile crime has become a growing…
East Wall Community Festival
Mary was delighted to attend and support the East Wall Summer Community Celebration officially opened by Lord Mayor of Dublin City, Cllr Niall Ring.
Metro Link Submission
Mary consulted widely with residents, community organizations, businesses and other stakeholders on the proposed Metro Link project. Mary delivered 1,000s of information leaflets to peoples homes encouraging them to make a submission, brought Michéal Martin TD to meet residents and organizations who might be affected and supported them by attending an Oireachtas committee, in the media…
State should not sell former Magdalene Laundry on Sean McDermott Street.
Fianna Fáil General Election Candidate in Dublin Central, Mary Fitzpatrick has said the former Magdalene Laundry Site on Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1 should not be sold to private developers. Mary Fitzpatrick has called on Dublin City Councillors to reject the proposal to sell the site and to back her proposal to retain the last remaining Magdalene laundry on Sean McDermott Street…
Dublin Central Housing Crises must be addressed
Mary Fitzpatrick is acutely aware of the Governments failure to provide for the housing needs of the people of Dublin Central. Mary actively supports people in need of housing and campaigns for an accelerated house building programme, affordable housing scheme and refurbishment scheme for Dublin Central. Mary recently joined Donie on nearFM’s Northside Today programme…