Vaccine Rollout Update
Mary has received an update from the Minister of Health on the Vaccine Rollout. The total cumulative number of vaccines administered up to January 27th is 161,500 vaccines. Of those, 71,600 vaccines were administered to people in long-term residential care facilities and a further 89,900 were given to healthcare workers, some of whom (76,100) have […]
Planning Information
Mary recently attended an information seminar with the Office of the Planning Regulator, where they announced the publication of planning information leaflets. These leaflets provide information on all aspects of the planning system and are available free of charge. Click here for more information.
Coco’s Law
Mary supported the passing of Coco laws which criminalises the publication, distribution or sharing or threat of distribution or sharing of intimate images without consent. The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017, referred to as Coco’s law in memory of Nicole Fox Fenlon, provides for a number of measures including increasing the maximum […]
Electoral Commission
Mary welcomes the announcement that in Spring 2021 Government intends bringing forward legislation to establish an independent Electoral Commission to do the following: Oversee elections and referendums Inform the public about elections and referendums Update and maintain the electoral register Conduct elections Regulate online political advertising in the public interest Introduce a consistent regime relating […]
Electoral Commission
Mary welcomes the announcement that in Spring 2021 Government intends bringing forward legislation to establish an independent Electoral Commission to do the following: Oversee elections and referendums Inform the public about elections and referendums Update and maintain the electoral register Conduct elections Regulate online political advertising in the public interest Introduce a consistent regime relating […]