As the new school year approaches preparing for the return to the classroom can be a significant expense. To help ease this burden, I would like to remind you about the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. This allowance is designed to assist parents with the cost of uniforms and footwear for their children…

It is great to see Dublin City Council advertising affordable homes to purchase for the first time in a decade. First time buyers or those making a fresh start can buy these homes for at least 15% less than open market prices. There are 1,700 affordable purchase homes under development across Dublin City. Applications for…

Mary is Fianna Fáils Seanad nominee on the Oireachtas Committee on drugs. The Oireachtas Committee is tasked with reporting on the Citizens Assembly on Drugs.  Mary is working with all stakeholders including families devastated by the impact of drug dependancy and abuse. At the first meeting, the committee met with the Citizens Assembly to dicuss their findings….

Mary has released the reuslts of her crime and anti social behaviour survey. Thank you to everyone who contributed. The results are alarming. In response to these figures and recent attacks in the city, Mary has called for:

The Planning and Development Bill 2023 has come to the Seanad. The bill provides new and updated legislation that will deliver infrastructure, enhance natural assets and amenities and preserve, protect and improve our environment. The bill will also bring increased certainty to the planning consent processes, for both the public and stakeholders involved in the…

Mary has been appointed as the convenor of the Brazil-Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group. The friendship group will develop deeper ties between our countries and the Brazilian and Irish people. The Brazilian community in Ireland is the largest non-EU diaspora group in the country. A recent study commissioned by the Brazilian Embassy found that there are…

Mary launched the Iona Writers Group latest book. Their work is a beautiful collection of writings and artistic impressions. The group allows our community to express themselves and show their creative side. Congratulations and well done to the group on a wonderful launch and on their fantastic work.

Mary welcomes the approval of the EU Nature Restoration Law. The Nature Restoration Law presents significant opportunities to support the achievement of nature, water and climate objectives. Completion of the Nature Restoration Plan will be aligned with the opening of the Government’s €3.15bn Climate and Nature Fund in 2026. The law was supported by Fianna Fáil’s…

47 new homes have opened at Railway Court on Railway Street! Through Housing for All, Dublin City Council and Circle VHA have delivered the new homes for indivudals right in the heart of our city. The new three, two and one bed units are A energy rated and feature communal facilities at along with a…

Before you go on your Summer holidays, please ensure your passport is valid and in date. Renewal: The quickest way to renew your passport is online. To apply using Passport Online you will need:  Turnaround time starts from the date supporting documents are received by the Passport Service. First Time Applicants: First time applications are the most…