Mary has received updated briefing note from the Government regarding the vaccine rollout: Over the past week (4th Jan 4 – 10th Jan), the vaccination programme was activated nationwide and the target of 35,000 people were vaccinated. Over the coming weeks, there will be an initial team of circa. 1700 vaccinators mobilised across the country…
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Leaving Cert 2021
Mary has written to Minister Foley and the Taoiseach, on behalf of the Leaving Cert Class of 2021, asking that in the interest of fairness they be given the option of predictive grades for their Leaving Cert results. Mary has been contacted by students, parents and teachers expressing concerns over the apparent fixed determination to…
Lockdown Childcare
NPHET has advised that preschool and afterschool childcare is safe to operate during level 5 lockdown however in an effort to reduce movement which spreads the virus only children of essential workers and vulnerable children should attend. For more information on the definition of essential workers, vulnerable children and other related issues click HERE
The Community Call is part of the government’s ‘Keep Well’ programme to support mental and physical well-being. The Community Call will ensure the provision of the following services : Collection and delivery of food, essential household items, fuel, medication in line with guidance Transport to community testing centres, clinical Assessment Hubs, GP and hospital appointments…
Governments vaccine programme commenced in Dublin Central today in the Navan Road Community Nursing unit. The priority is to vaccinate residents of long term care facilities and all staff caring for them first. The next priority is all front line health care workers, public, private and voluntary. This phase of the vaccination programme will be…
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
With Covid19 cases continuing to rise Mary welcomes reports that the HSE has commenced the first phase of a vaccination programme for Covid19. The Covid19 vaccine programme is free, safe, effective and secure. The Covid19 vaccine will be first made available to our most vulnerable and those who care for them. The vaccination programme will…
Covid-19 Vaccine Strategy
Mary welcomed the announcement from Minister Donnelly this week of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy, which outlines Ireland’s high-level plan for safe, effective and efficient vaccination of the population, while safeguarding continued provision of health and social care services. The National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy, which was prepared by the High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccination,…
Provisional Vaccine Allocation Strategy
Mary welcomes the Government announcement that Covid19 Vaccine strategy is being urgently rolled out for free and to those most at risk first, BUT we must all continue to limit our contacts, wash our hands, keep our distance and cover our face so we can save lives and livelihoods. Click HERE for strategy. The strategy…
Renter’s Protection-Update
On October 22nd 2020, Residential Tenancies Act was passed in Seanad: This emergency legislation provides ongoing protection to renters from eviction, and landlords from anti-social tenants during 5km lock downs. The Bill modifies the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to prevent any notices of termination served by landlords from taking effect during the period of level…
Keep Well Campaign
The Keep Well campaign was launched on October 29th by An Taoiseach at Government Buildings and is focussed on five main themes: Keeping active – keeping active and being outdoors, even during the winter, is important to help physical and mental health and wellbeing. Staying connected – staying connected with people, addressing isolation, supporting volunteerism…