Phoenix Park Road Closure
Mary has been informed by the OPW that the North Road will be resurfaced. This will entail the North road being closed from April 12th to June 18th 2021. All pedestrian and vehicle access gates along this route will be closed for the duration. For more information please click here.
Vaccine Update
After 100 days of the vaccine rollout Ireland has passed 1 million doses administered. We have already seen that infection rates in vaccinated groups have fallen dramatically, allowing nursing home visits to return in the last few weeks. There has been a collapse of COVID-19 case numbers in frontline healthcare workers since the commencement of […]
Rapid Antigen Testing
Mary was delighted to participate in a pop up testing centre for Covisal rapid antigen tests last week. A scientific expert Group has recommended the use of rapid antigen testing for various sectors including sports, business and education. Rapid antigen testing combined with the vaccine roll-out brings real hope for a nearer easing to Covid […]
Rapid Antigen Testing
Mary was delighted to participate in a pop up testing centre for Covisal rapid antigen tests last week. A scientific expert Group has recommended the use of rapid antigen testing for various sectors including sports, business and education. Rapid antigen testing combined with the vaccine roll-out brings real hope for a nearer easing to Covid […]
Education Update
Mary has received the following update regarding the following areas in the education sector: Phased return to school Vaccination rollout for education sector Antigen Testing Ventilation in schools Special Education Teacher allocations Department statement on RTE Investigates programme State Examinations Procurement process for Leaving Cert Examinations 2021 and Accredited Grades process Government plan for phased […]
Electoral Reform Bill
At the recent Joint Oireachtas Committee of Housing, Local Government & Heritage Mary got the opportunity to question both Facebook & Twitter on their corporate values, and why Truth was not one of them. Mary believes that to protect democracy and ensure fair elections the proposed Electoral Commission must regulate political advertising on social media […]
Vaccine Update
Mary has received the following update regarding vaccine deliveries & administration rollout: Ireland’s COVID-19 vaccination programme strategy is to distribute all available vaccine as quickly as is operationally possible, prioritising those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19. The programme is based on the principles of safety, effectiveness and fairness, with the objective of reducing severe […]
Ending Direct Provision
Mary has long supported ending Direct Provision in this country and welcomes the publication of the White Paper which marks the end of Direct Provision in Ireland. The White Paper marks a new beginning in Ireland’s approach to meeting the needs of people who come here to seek protection. It sets out a new policy […]
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. […]
Maternity Leave for Councillors
Mary is delighted to support the first meeting of an all-female working group set up to examine the provision of maternity leave for county and city councillors. The six-person group is made up solely of female councillors, one each from Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, Sinn Fein, the Green Party and Labour, as well as an […]