Drugs

June 28, 2024

Mary is Fianna Fáils Seanad nominee on the Oireachtas Committee on drugs. The Oireachtas Committee is tasked with reporting on the Citizens Assembly on Drugs. Mary is working with all stakeholders including families devastated by the impact of drug dependancy and abuse.

At the first meeting, the committee met with the Citizens Assembly to dicuss their findings. You can watch the debate HERE.

At the second meeting, the committee met with the HSE, Department of Justice and the Department of Health. Watch the debate HERE.

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

Teach An Saol

It is truly great news that Teach an Saol’s proposal for a dedicated National Neuro‑Rehabilitation Centre was granted planning permission by Dublin City Council 9 January 2026. This is a huge achievement. Well done to Padraig’s family and everyone who has contributed and supported this amazing project. The project received

Scrambler Ban, Grace’s Law

As Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Dublin I am working with Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to make Dublin safer. Following unanimous support for my motion, calling for an out-right ban of scramblers at the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party, Government have announced Graces Law will be enacted. Graces Law will ban

Cabra Dart+

In the Seanad I asked the Minister for Transport to prioritise funding for the DART+ South West project to progress. I highlighted the strong case for a new station in Cabra noting that approximately 26,000 people living in the area will benefit from reduced car usage, better commuting time and