Government Announces €16m Package for Pubs
Mary welcomes the announcement from Goverment of support package for pubs, bars & nightclubs on August 28th last. With the announcement from Government today, September 8th that wet pubs will be re-opening September 21st this will be much needed funding for the sector. The package includes new measures including: Restart Grant Plus 40% Top Up […]
Covid-19 Community Testing
All our individual efforts: keeping our distance, washing out hands, acting like we have the virus and don’t want to spread the virus have succeeded at suppressing the virus. The HSE continue to operate free Covid19 Medical Consultation, testing and treatment for anyone who is infected or potentially infected. HERE is the latest update from […]
Criminal Justice Covid19 Bill 2020
Mary supports the introduction of the Criminal Justice Covid19 Bill 2020 which aims to enforce Covid19 regulations for bars, restaurants and clubs as follows; Makes non-compliance with Covid19 Regulations a criminal offence for anyone operating a bar, restaurant or club Gives Gardaí powers to immediately close premises which are non-complaint with Covid19 regulations for periods […]
BT Young Scientist 2021
Calling on students from across Dublin to submit their entries for the 2021 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), as the deadline for entries on Tuesday 22nd September nears. For the first time in its long history, the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will be delivered across a virtual platform from January 6th […]
Trees- Mobhi Road
On Sunday 23rd Aug 2020 Dublin City Council will remove Three Acers and one Platanus trees on Mobhi road. The trees are being removed because they have failed and replanting of more appropriate specimen trees at this location on Mobhi Road will be prioritised by DCC.
Housing Adaptation Grant
Mary welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Housing increasing the funding for the Housing Adaptation Grant earlier this month. The funding will help older people, and people with disabilities living in private houses. The increased funding continues to support home adaptations for older people, people with a disability and people with mobility issues. It […]
Back to School Allowance
If you haven’t received the Back to School Allowance, applications are still being accepted until September 30th.The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BTSCFA) helps you meet the cost of uniforms and footwear for children going to school. You will need to apply online for the BTSCFA. The closing date for applications is 30 […]
Wind Energy
Mary was pleased to receive a briefing from Irish Wind Energy Association and congratulates the more than 4,000 workers who have made Ireland #1 for on shore wind energy generation in the world. Ireland generated 30% of its electricity from on-shore wind farms in 2018. This wind energy allowed Ireland avoid €432m in foreign fossil […]
Sport Ireland- Funding Scheme
Sport Ireland has opened applications for Funding Scheme . Full details are available here – https://www.sportireland.ie/news/sport-ireland-invites-applications-from-national-governing-bodies-and-local-sports It comprises of four grant schemes: The FAI, the GAA and the IRFU to receive up to €40 million. The National Governing Bodies, Local Sports Partnerships & Other Funded Bodies to receive up to €10 million A Sports Club […]
Climate Action
Mary welcomes the judgement of the Supreme Court that the National Mitigation Plan fails to comply with the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 because it does not set out how the decarbonising Irish Society will be achieved. Mary congratulates Friends of the Irish Environment for taking this important case which Mary was […]