Right to Housing
In June 2021 Mary received almost unanimous support in Seanad Eireann for her proposing a constitutional referendum on the right to housing. Following on from the debate Government established a Commission on Housing tasked with examining the issue. The Referendum Subcommittee has been tasked with examining the complex constitutional issues around housing rights and to propose […]
Sports Capital Grants
Over €1 million euro for Dublin Central Sports clubs and organisations was approved by Government. Included in the recipient list were: Arbour Hill Boxing Club, Aughrim Street 9/10th Scout Group, Belvedere YouthClub, Brú Youth Service CLG, Charleville Lawn Tennis Club, Drumcondra Football Club, Glasnevin Lawn Tennis Club, Home Farm FC, Naomh Fionnbarra, Phoenix Cricket Club, […]
Stalking Bill
The Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021 has passed all stages in the Seanad. Mary is proud to be a co-sponsor of this will which seeks to make stalking a criminal offence. The bill provides for a specific offence of stalking, which is characterised by repeated, unwanted behaviour that occurs as a […]