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Competitive Start Fund
Early-stage entrepreneurs are invited to apply for two Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Funds (CSFs) which are now open for applications. The two funds for ‘All Sectors’ and ‘Women Entrepreneurs’ amount

Large Scale Residential Development Bill
As a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage Mary is undertaking pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large

Mary’s Weekly Update
Below you will find a brief update on Mary’s work over the last week: Mary Attended meetings to put the finishing touches #HousingForAll and share the plan with Fianna Fáil

Hammond Lane Court
Mary was delighted to receive an update from the Minister for Justice that construction of the new family court at Hammond Lane, Dublin 7 should commence in late 2023. The

Housing for All
The Government has published their ambitious and radical plan to ensure all our Citizens have a secure and affordable home. Housing For All gives Local Authorities powers to increase supply

Special Classes Update
As schools reopen, 2,118 special classes will open their doors. This is an increase of 269 classes from the previous school year and will ensure that approximately 12,700 special class

Rutland Street School
Mary received positive news of an increase in funding to €16m for the Rutland Street School Renovation Project under the URDF program. The complete refurbishment of the Rutland Street School

Passport Applications
Mary received a recent update from the Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding passport applications. The processing times for valid online applications are as follows: 10 working days for simple adult