Taxi Demonstration
Mary joined the Taxi Drivers at their demonstration in Merrion Street to show her support for their demand for a sustainable future. Taxis are essential public transport, enhanced sector specific Covid supports urgently required to support taxi industry. Mary previously raised this issue as a commencement matter in the Seanad, and also secured commitment from […]
Taxi’s meet with Taoiseach
Taxi drivers were given commitment from the Taoiseach that he will consider specific supports for Taxi sector at a recent meeting with representatives from the sector, the Taoiseach & Mary. For full list of current business supports click here.
Rural Development Plan 2021-2025
Mary welcomes the publication of “Our Rural Future” by the Government- Our Rural Future represents the Irish Government’s blueprint for a post-COVID-19 recovery and development of rural Ireland over the next five years. It provides the framework to achieve the vision of transforming the quality of life and opportunity for people living in rural areas. […]
Family Leave Bill 2021
Mary supports Governments Family Leave Bill 2021 that will increase both parents leave from two to five weeks, give adoptive leave to same sex married male parents and strengthen Tusla by increasing their Board membership. Having a child is the most life changing thing any person can do. As a mother and republican Mary believes […]
Deliveroo
Mary called for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to come to the Seanad and outline what action his department is taking to address the precarious, dangerous and exploitative working conditions of Deliveroo workers. You can watch the debate below. During the pandemic we’ve all become more reliant on home deliveries and Deliveroo workers have […]
Deliveroo
Everyone, regardless of the age, sex or race should be able to reasonably expect to live and work in our city without the threat of violence. Mary is working the Deliveroo workers, the Gardai and all of the community stake holders to ensure the Inner City is a safer place for everyone to live and […]
PAYE Taxpayers
Mary has been informed from Revenue that they have issued balancing statements to all PAYE taxpayers which means potentially those on PUP or TWSS will receive tax bills. Here are some FAQ’s which may help if you are affected by this: WHY AM I FACING A TAX BILL? If you received the PUP or the […]
Young Entrepreneur- Free Training
Inner City Enterprise Ltd are running FREE training for people aged between 18-30 interested in or starting or has recently started a business. The participants will have an opportunity to develop a business plan, engage in peer learning, hear from likeminded alumni business/social entrepreneurs and meet 1-1 with business mentors of Inner-City Enterprise. Click here […]
Community Employment Supervisors-Pension Update
Mary welcomes an update from Minister Michael McGrath on recent progress made by the Department of Public Expenditure on provision of state funded pensions for Community Employment Supervisors. Click here for full update from Minister. I am hopeful a solution will be reached at some stage in the future.
Community Employment Supervisors-Pension Update
Mary welcomes an update from Minister Michael McGrath on recent progress made by the Department of Public Expenditure on provision of state funded pensions for Community Employment Supervisors. Click here for full update from Minister. I am hopeful a solution will be reached at some stage in the future.