Mary welcomed the announcement earlier this week from Minister Foley that the class of 2021 would be given the choice of accredited grades or sitting the leaving cert.
These students lost 5 months of class room learning over the last year, and this decision gives them options & clarity.
For FAQ’s around this decision click here.
Information can also be found on Gov.ie
Since the 1700’s Ireland’s Post Offices have continuously evolved to serve our communities. Mary welcomes the Minister of State reaffirming the Government’s commitment to supporting a sustainable future for our post office network. It is essential. The postmasters have acknowledged how important State intervention and Government support was to ensure
As Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Dublin, Local Government and Heritage Mary thanks Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers and his team for their positive engagement on the revised National Development Plan. Jack will reveal full details of the revised, expected to be close to €100billion, National Development Plan on Tuesday July 22,
In April 2025 Mary introduced the Protection of Retail Workers Act 2025, a Bill aimed at amending the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 to create specific offences for assaulting, threatening, harassing, or abusing retail workers while they are carrying out their employment. Retail workers across Ireland are on the
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has appointed Mary Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Dublin, Dublin City Taskforce, Local Government & Heritage. Mary looks forward to championing our great capital, working with Local Authority Members and other stakeholders to strengthen Local Government and securing government support to protect, enhance and promote our rich cultural
