The Rotunda Hospital
A new planning application for the redevelopment of the Rotunda hospital will be lodged as soon as possible, backed fully by the Government. The planning application includes: These improvements will deepen the existing partnership with the Mater Hospital, creating even stronger clinical links that directly enhance safety, access, and the overall quality of care for […]
New National Drugs Strategy
Minister for Drugs Jennifer Murnane O’Connor recently updated me in Seanad Eireann on the new national drugs strategy. Her new strategy is designed to respond to the significant changes in drug-use patterns in Ireland and to ensure equitable access to services across the country. The draft strategy proposes five strategic pillars and 30 actions, to […]
Teach An Saol
It is truly great news that Teach an Saol’s proposal for a dedicated National Neuro‑Rehabilitation Centre was granted planning permission by Dublin City Council 9 January 2026. This is a huge achievement. Well done to Padraig’s family and everyone who has contributed and supported this amazing project. The project received Strategic Healthcare Investment Framework approval […]
Rotunda Critical Care Wing
Mary has received an update on the proposed Critical Care Wing at the Rotunda Hospital. A design Team has been appointed to progress the design of both the proposed Critical Care Wing on the Rotunda Hospital Campus and the fit-out of the Earl Building to accommodate outpatient and ambulatory services for the Rotunda Hospital. The […]
Primary School Wellness
Counselling services will be provided to a variety of primary schools in Dublin 7. The scheme will see the introduction of wellbeing practitioners, who will work under the supervision of National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) psychologists. Covid-19 had a significant impact on primary school-aged children and this service is designed to help those young students […]
Primary School Wellness
Counselling services will be provided to a variety of primary schools in Dublin 7. The scheme will see the introduction of wellbeing practitioners, who will work under the supervision of National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) psychologists. Covid-19 had a significant impact on primary school-aged children and this service is designed to help those young students […]
Dr Kathleen Lynn
Mary’s motion to name the new National Children’s Hospital after Dr Kathleen Lynn was passed unanimously in the Seanad. The motion received cross party support and it was not opposed by the government. Mary’s motion recognised Dr Kathleen Lynn’s contribution to women and children’s healthcare and called on the government to name the new National […]
Spring Newsletter
Please find below Mary’s latest newsletter. In this newsletter, Mary has provided information on a diverse range of topics including updates on the regeneration of Dalymount Park, government initiatives focused on increasing housing supply and fostering home ownership, essential women’s healthcare services, cost of living supports, and much more. If you have any questions please […]
Dr Kathleen Lynn
Mary has now secured the support of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health following Mary’s letter to the chair of the committee, Sean Crowe TD. The campaign also has the support of Fianna Fáil, Labour, Sinn Féin, the Green Party, Fórsa, SIPTU and the National Women’s Council of Ireland. By naming the new National Children’s […]
Dr Kathleen Lynn
Mary has now secured the support of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health following Mary’s letter to the chair of the committee, Sean Crowe TD. The campaign also has the support of Fianna Fáil, Labour, Sinn Féin, the Green Party, Fórsa, SIPTU and the National Women’s Council of Ireland. By naming the new National Children’s […]