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Domestic Violence- National Strategy
Mary & her Seanad colleagues raised awareness of the launch of the Public Consultation on the 3rd National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual & Gender Based Violence (DSGBV). The Department of
Economic Recovery Plan
In preparation for post Covid recovery the Government will invest 4.5 billion into employment, environmental and post-Covid recovery plan. This will help the full resumption of economic activity and get
Hammerson’s “Dublin Central”
A planning application has been lodged by Hammersons for “Dublin Central”: The “Dublin Central” plan proposes to include two new public squares, new pedestrian routes and the restoration of historically
Social Housing- Stoneybatter
Mary was delighted to view the 23 brand new social housing units delivered in Stoneybatter for Dublin City Council. These beautiful apartments in the heart of Dublin will give homes
Easing of Restrictions
An Taoiseach outlined the next steps in our recovery plan on Friday May 28th. Measures will continue to be in place to support the recovery and an Economic Recovery Plan
End Homelessness
Mary was delighted to accept on behalf of Taoiseach Micheál Martin a petition with 10,225 signatures calling for an end of homelessness. The petition was organised and presented by Focus
Vaccine Rollout Update
Mary was delighted to recently receive her one shot J&J vaccine at the mass vaccination centre in the Helix Dublin. The HSE says 2.6 million vaccine doses have been administered.
Vaccine Hub- Kings Inn Street
HSE & Salvation Army’s vaccination hub in Kings Inn Street aimed to vaccinate 700 homeless people, and they have achieved much more- vaccinating over 2000! Mary was delighted to have
Taxi Demonstration
Mary joined the Taxi Drivers at their demonstration in Merrion Street to show her support for their demand for a sustainable future. Taxis are essential public transport, enhanced sector specific