Planning & Development Bill 2020
On Wednesday November 26th, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Darragh O’Brien TD introduced the Planning and Development Bill 2020 into the Seanad. The legislation updates Planning and development Act of 2000 to allow : Local Authorities to hold virtual meetings to conduct public consultations when making City and County development plans Planning and […]
UN Day of Elimination of Violence against Women & Girls
November 25th was UN Day of Elimination of Violence against Women & Girls. Mary spoke to this in the Seanad, stating: The UN says “Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma […]