Mary has been working closely with homeowners dealing with construction defects in our constituency of Dublin Central. On behalf of all those affected by defects in Dublin Central Mary wrote this letter to Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien. **** “Dear Minister,Thanks to you and your staff for your ongoing engagement with the Dublin Fianna Fáil…
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Recording: First Time Buyers Webinar
This week Mary moderated the First Time Buyers Information Webinar for Fianna Fáil. In collaboration with Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien and Paul Merriman of askPaul.ie this seminar addressed viewers questions on all the supports currently available for first time buyers. To view a recording of the seminar please click the link below:
Winter Eviction Ban
This month we passed the Eviction Ban through the Seanad. The winter months will be a time of heightened pressure for a lot of renters and I am glad to support this measure which will provide tenants with a greater sense of security over the next few months. This is one of the many steps…
Croí Cónaithe Fund for Dublin City
The Croí Cónaithe fund provides for Grants of up to €50,000 to bring vacant properties back into use in Dublin City. Since the initial launch of the fund Mary has been pushing to have the scheme extended to Dublin City. She is pleased to announce that on Tuesday alongside Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien the…
First Time Buyers Webinar with Minister Darragh O’Brien
Mary is delighted to be hosting a public webinar this coming Monday, the 21st of November with Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien and financial advisor Paul Merriman of askpaul.ie. This webinar is aimed at First Time Buyers and will cover all the housing schemes that are currently available. This is your opportunity to have your…
Sean McDermott Street Update
Mary recently requested an update from the Minister for the OPW on progress of the development of the site of the former Magdalene laundry on Sean McDermott street. The Minister replied with a comprehensive response detailing the 5 year plan for the site. It will be a National Centre that will stand as a National…
Right to Housing Submission
In June 2021 Mary received almost unanimous support in Seanad Eireann for her proposing a constitutional referendum on the right to housing. Following on from the debate Government established a Commission on Housing tasked with examining the issue. In response to the Housing Commission’s public consultation on a referendum on Housing Mary made a submission supporting…
First Home Scheme
New financial support to help buy a first home or make a fresh start has been launched. Most renters would rather pay a mortgage than rent, this will give them a chance of owning their own home. The First Home Scheme provides financial support to bridge the gap by providing buyers with part of the…
Right to Housing
In June 2021 Mary received almost unanimous support in Seanad Eireann for her proposing a constitutional referendum on the right to housing. Following on from the debate Government established a Commission on Housing tasked with examining the issue. The Referendum Subcommittee has been tasked with examining the complex constitutional issues around housing rights and to propose…
Apartment Defects
The Government are urging people to share their experiences of housing defects relating to fire safety, structural safety and water ingress in purpose-built apartment and duplex buildings constructed in Ireland between 1991 and 2013. These experiences are sought by the Independent Working Group to Examine Defects in Housing which was established by Minister O’Brien in…