Corpus Christi Parish Hall
Corpus Christ Parish Hall is an essential community facility and Mary supports the campaign to save this community amenity. Mary has written to both the parish priest and the Archbishop about the closure, requesting a meeting. Unfortunately the parish has declined the invite to meet to try and find a resolution to the matter. Read […]
Economic Supports
Mary welcomes the package of measures to further support businesses who have been impacted by the additional public health restrictions which came into place on Monday. Below is a summary of these supports for more details click here. · The Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) is being amended further so that firms who previously availed of […]
Maritime Area Planning
This game changing legislation will create a planning system for Ireland’s maritime area. This will allow for the sustainable development of off-shore wind energy and position Ireland to continue be a leader in renewable wind energy. To watch Mary’s contribution during the recent Seanad debate on this legislation click here To read the Bill click […]
Rents capped at 2%
Legislation passed to cap rents at the lower of 2% or inflation and to introduce tenancies of indefinite duration. These changes are additional to changes already made which cap deposits at maximum one month’s rent. The objective of these law changes is to make renting more sustainable and secure. Anyone having problem with their rent […]
Rents capped at 2%
Legislation passed to cap rents at the lower of 2% or inflation and to introduce tenancies of indefinite duration. These changes are additional to changes already made which cap deposits at maximum one month’s rent. The objective of these law changes is to make renting more sustainable and secure. Anyone having problem with their rent […]
€12.9M for Dublin Schools
Mary welcomes the announcement from Minister Norma Foley of €12.9M in minor works funding for Dublin primary & secondary schools. This funding is to offer additional support to schools in the context of Covid-19. The minor works grant funding provides good flexibility to address issues at local school level. The works that can be undertaken […]
Respect for SNA’s Campaign
Mary support the campaign by Special Needs Assistant’s for recognition and certification of minimum standards by the Department of Education. The minimum qualification to apply to become an SNA has not been altered since 1979. To read more about the campaign click here.
Moore Street
Mary pressed Minister for Heritage Malcolm Noonan this week on why there has been no progress on the Moore Street National Monument. Watch Mary’s contribution here. For full video watch here.
Undocumented Migrants
No country in Europe has been as affected by emigration over the last two centuries as Ireland. Approximately ten million people have emigrated from the island Ireland since 1800. Mary welcomes the historic and life changing decision by government to open a scheme in to regularise undocumented migrants in Ireland. Once-in-a-generation scheme will be open […]
Childcare Funding
Mary welcomed the report from the Expert group on Childcare this week and the Government has accepted its recommendations. Highlights of the report include: €270Million extra funding to the sector which will help to Control fees, which have been a barrier for so many parents. Improve pay & conditions for this dedicated work force. It […]