The misuse of scramblers and quads in Dublin Central has cost far too many lives and destroyed countless others and robbed public spaces from our communities. I welcome the Roads Traffic and Roads Bill 202 that will address this issue. An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority have urged parents not to buy scramblers…
Tag: community
O’Connell Street Garda Station
We all want to feel safe where we live and work. The opening of a new Garda Station on O’Connell Street will ensure that our community and area is stronger and safer. Mary was pleased to secure the re-opening of Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station and the opening of this new Garda station is another significant…
Iona Active Retirement Visit
Mary was thrilled to welcome the Iona Active Retirement Group to Leinster House last week, where they enjoyed some lunch and a tour of the Dáil and Seanad. If you are a member of a group and would like to visit Leinster House, please contact Mary to arrange a tour.
St. Peter’s School Visit to Leinster House
Mary was delighted to welcome 6th class pupils from St. Peter’s School in Phibsborough to Leinster House for a tour of the Dáil & Seanad, and they even got to have a chat with the Minister for Education! There are some future leaders amongst this class for sure!
Community Heritage Scheme Open
The Heritage Council has opened 2023 applications for the community heritage scheme. Applications are sought for projects that will improve access to heritage sites, and the maximum grant available is up to €25000. The closing date for applications for this round of the scheme is Monday, 20th of February 2023 at 5pm. Applications must be…
Fruit & Vegetable Market
Since securing funding to re-open the Dublin 7 Fruit & Vegetable Market as part of the €120 Million Urban Regeneration funding for the North Inner City the pace of progress has been disappointing. Mary has addressed this with the Minister & Dublin City Council. Mary is working to get the Dublin 7 Fruit & Vegetable…
Corpus Christi Parish Hall
Corpus Christ Parish Hall is an essential community facility and Mary supports the campaign to save this community amenity. Mary has written to both the parish priest and the Archbishop about the closure, requesting a meeting. Unfortunately the parish has declined the invite to meet to try and find a resolution to the matter. Read…
Connecting Cabra
Connecting-Cabra is a voluntary organisation who are seeking to engage as many people as possible to create a sustainable, low-carbon community in Cabra. They are scheduled to present to the Dublin City Council Central Area Committee on December 14th about safe cycling and walking routes in Cabra and in preparation they are carrying out consultation…