Tánaiste Micheal Mártin nominated Mary to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Drugs Use.
The committee recently launched the Interim Report outlining 59 recommendations for addressing substance misuse in our communities. ThE report emphasises the need for a comprehensive, health-led approach to addiction, one that prioritises treatment and support.
You can read the full report HERE.
The October bonus cost of living payments will be paid to carers, pensioners and jobseekers this week. If you are getting a primary weekly payment, you will get a 100% increase in your weekly rate of payment. If you are getting a primary weekly payment, you will get a 100% increase
Mary condemns Israel’s approval of a law to ban UNRWA. UNRWA provides essential support and relief for Palestinians. A ban on its work would have devastating consequences for Palestinian refugees. Earlier this year, Ireland committed a additional €20million to UNRWA. Ireland will continue to work with donor and host countries
Mary has long championed safety on our public transport system. In reponse to Mary’s surveys on crime and anti social behaviour, Dublin Bus have introduced a pilot programme of security personnel on their fleet. The pilot program will see the introduction of two dedicated mobile security units, one deployed on
The proposed changes to the 11 bus threaten to diminish an essential cross-city connection that many rely on for their daily commutes. Eliminating or downgrading this service would disproportionately affect those who depend on it most, including students, workers, and vulnerable communities. Mary has called on the NTA to guarantee
