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…
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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…
Metrolink
TII, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, recently announced a route on which it intends to construct a 26km North – South urban railway to run between Swords and Sandyford. In Dublin Central the proposed Metrolink route includes stations at O’Connell Street, The Mater Hospital, Cross Guns Bridge (they call this stop Glasnevin on their plans, but it…
Voluntary community sports clubs concerns must be addressed before Metro Link goes ahead
Fianna Fáil General Election Candidate for Dublin Central, Mary Fitzpatrick welcomed the announcement of a new Metro Link for Dublin City but condemned the proposal to arbitrarily take over Na Fianna GAA and Homefarm FC pitches. Fitzpatrick said “Traffic congestion in the city is a major problem for residents, businesses and tourists so this infrastructure…
Governments superficial PR led approach fails North Inner City
There is an undeniable link between the lack of meaningful Government commitment to the North Inner City and the spiralling gun crime on our streets. 15 murders in the past two years prove the Governments superficial PR led approach has failed and will continue to fail. This is not acceptable for our community. Mary’ extends her…
Week 2 Planning Applications
This week there are six commercial and zero domestic applications for planning permission in Dublin Central. Some applications to note as follows: Proposed development 39-41A Dorset Street Lower includes the construction of a retail and student accommodation development comprising of a part-three to part-four storey building onto Dorset Street Lower, and a part-four to part-six…
North Inner City Youth Awards
Delighted to join Dublin GAA legend Ger Brennnan to support the launch of Dublin North Central Garda Youth Awards at Croke Park. The awards aim to celebrate outstanding young people between 13 and 21 years of age who by their presence enhance the communities of Dublin’s North Inner City. The closing date for applications is…
Week 38 Dublin Central Planning Applications
This week there have been eight commercial and three domestic applications for planning permission in Dublin Central. Some applications to note are as follows: Mater Misericordiae University Hospital have applied for a Treatment Plant and associated infrastructure to treat waste and wastewater. The facility will treat both hazardous and non-hazardous waste and wastewater generated onsite…