Updated Digital Covid Certificates

Updated Digital COVID Certificates will now be issued to those who have received an additional vaccine dose from January 6th The process of issuing these certificates will take several days, and people are advised to check their email.  This service is available ahead of the new EU rules which will come into effect from 1…

Vaccination Centre Relocating

From July 12th the Community Vaccination Centre at the Helix, DCU will relocate to the National Show Centre in Swords to allow for the return of university students in September.  The National Show Centre, Swords is one of two Community Vaccination Centres operating in the Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County (CHO DNCC)…

Acceleration of Vaccination Programme

Positive progress still being made with the news of accelerated vaccination option for 18-34 year olds. As a response to rising concerns with regard to the Delta variant, the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has provided further advice in the context of the threat of a further wave of Covid-19 infections. For full explainer on…

Economic Recovery Plan

In preparation for post Covid recovery the Government will invest 4.5 billion into employment, environmental and post-Covid recovery plan. This will help the full resumption of economic activity and get people back to work. A jobs led recovery will stimulate the economy to a decarbonised, more digital & secure future. For full details click here

Easing of Restrictions

An Taoiseach outlined the next steps in our recovery plan on Friday May 28th. Measures will continue to be in place to support the recovery and an Economic Recovery Plan to chart a course through the summer and beyond will be published next week. The Plan will set out a new phase of supports, investment…

Supports for Taxi Drivers

In Seanad Eireann Mary asked that the Minister for Transport to provide financial support for taxi drivers. There are 23,000 taxis in Ireland. Taxis are very important public transportation mode in cities and rural towns. They provide a safe and economical alternative for many urban dwellers to owning a private car and are an essential…

Vaccine Registration Portal

From Thursday 15 April, people aged 65 to 69 can register online for their COVID-19 vaccination appointment. A PPS number, eircode, a mobile phone number and an email address are needed for registration. Alternatively people can call HSELive on 1850 24 1850 to register over the phone. To avoid delays or traffic issues on the…

Vaccine Update

Mary has received the following update regarding vaccine deliveries & administration rollout: Ireland’s COVID-19 vaccination programme strategy is to distribute all available vaccine as quickly as is operationally possible, prioritising those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19. The programme is based on the principles of safety, effectiveness and fairness, with the objective of reducing severe…

Small Business Scheme

Mary welcomed the announcement from Government of €60m Small Business Assistance Scheme for Covid (SBASC) this week. Eligible businesses will receive a payment of €4,000 for Quarter 1 of 2021. There will be a second payment of €4,000 for businesses continuing to meet the criteria. In February, the Government agreed a €60m allocation for the…

Vaccine Rollout Update

Following a new safety alert received late on 13th March from Norway, and pending receipt of further information from the European Medicines Agency, on the precautionary principle the National Immunisation Advisory Committee has recommended a temporary deferral of the administration of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca® in Ireland for the week commencing the 14th March 2021 (Sunday)….