Mary Fitzpatrick

✨ Delighted to see the delivery of 68 new homes at Blackhorse Place, made possible through government funding and delivered by Co‑operative Housing on behalf of Dublin City Council.
Wishing Miriam and all the residents every happiness, comfort and many great memories in their new homes. 🏡💛

As Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Dublin it was a pleasure to host members of Dublin Chamber of Commerce in Leinster House.
Dublin is a place where business can thrive on a global stage.
Driven by a strong pro-business environment, it’s a city built for ambition, growth, and international success.

Success doesn’t happen by accident. It is achieved when hard working, inventive, enterprising and creative people are supported by pro-business legislators.
It is always valuable to share perspectives, strengthen connections, and discuss the issues that matter most to our business community.
Thanks to all who attended and to David Kelly, Mary Rose Burke, Stephen Browne .chamber for organising a successful gathering.

As Vice Chair of the Oireachtas Drugs Committee, I recently led a delegation to the Planet Youth Conference in Reykjavík — and one thing is clear: youth substance abuse is a shared global challenge.

But there is real hope.

The strongest communities are those that come together — parents, schools, services and local leaders — all working to protect young people.

In these places, prevention isn’t an add-on, it’s a form of child protection.

They use data to understand risk, strengthen supports and deliver solutions that work. They measure. Monitor. Review. Improve.

Communities that prioritise prevention don’t just reduce harm — they help young people grow into healthy, confident and successful adults.

If we want to protect our young people, support families and build sustainable communities in Ireland, we must prioritise prevention too.