Congratulations to the parents, children and teachers of Gael Scoil Bharra on the success of their campaign, which I have consistently supported, for a purpose built Gael Scoil. This week marked a milestone with the government confirming that GSB is to be included in the five year school building plan. It is scheduled for building to commence in 2014. The next step is for the design of the school to be finalised and planning permission obtained. I will continue to support this project and assist in anyway I can with securing planning permission from Dublin City Council. Mary

Acting Leader in Seanad
It was a real honour this week to be acting Fianna Fáil Leader in Seanad Eireann. It was great to secure unamaous agreement for the Order of Business on Thursday. Order of business is when the Leader of the Seanad proposes the business for that day, the order in which


