As a mother of three children I understand the emotional, logistical and financial stress of trying to secure caring and affordable childcare. Our policy aims to support working parents and children from all backgrounds. You can read the full policy here https://www.fiannafail.ie/issues/childcare/or watch this 60second video where out I outline the key points. If you want every child and parent to have access to affordable quality childcare please vote No1 Mary Fitzpatrick or your next highest preference on Friday Feb 26th 2016.

New National Drugs Strategy
Minister for Drugs Jennifer Murnane O’Connor recently updated me in Seanad Eireann on the new national drugs strategy. Her new strategy is designed to respond to the significant changes in drug-use patterns in Ireland and to ensure equitable access to services across the country. The draft strategy proposes five strategic


