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Student Accommodation
The Residential Tenancies Bill has passed meaning students will not have to pay rent for their accommodation outside of the academic term! The bill ensures student accommodation will follow the

Anti-Social Behaviour and Crime
As chair of the Fianna Fáil Dublin Parliamentary Party, Mary met with Assistant Garda Commissioner Angela Willis to dicuss the findings of her crime and anti social behaviour survey. The

Back to School Allowance
As the new school year approaches preparing for the return to the classroom can be a significant expense. To help ease this burden, I would like to remind you about

Affordable Homes
It is great to see Dublin City Council advertising affordable homes to purchase for the first time in a decade. First time buyers or those making a fresh start can

Crime and Anti Social Behaviour
Mary has released the reuslts of her crime and anti social behaviour survey. Thank you to everyone who contributed. The results are alarming. In response to these figures and recent

Planning and Development Bill
The Planning and Development Bill 2023 has come to the Seanad. The bill provides new and updated legislation that will deliver infrastructure, enhance natural assets and amenities and preserve, protect

Brazil Ireland Friendship Group
Mary has been appointed as the convenor of the Brazil-Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group. The friendship group will develop deeper ties between our countries and the Brazilian and Irish people. The

Iona Writer
Mary launched the Iona Writers Group latest book. Their work is a beautiful collection of writings and artistic impressions. The group allows our community to express themselves and show their