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Supports for Taxi Drivers
In Seanad Eireann Mary asked that the Minister for Transport to provide financial support for taxi drivers. There are 23,000 taxis in Ireland. Taxis are very important public transportation mode

Outdoor Furniture- Restaurants
Mary was delighted to be part of the committee to approve the legislation brought by Minister O’Brien to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government & Heritage removing the

SUSI Grant
SUSI is now open to receive applications for the 2021/22 academic year. Important changes are being made this year including: an increase in the postgraduate fee grant and an increase

MetroLink Update
In Seanad Eireann I renewed my call for an independent expert to be appointed to support residents and property owners along the MetroLink route, for the possibility of a station

Affordable Housing Bill- Update
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing is preparing our Pre-Legislative Scrutiny report on the Affordable Housing Bill. As Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Housing Mary made the a submission calling for

Housing in Dublin
Mary spoke about Housing, Protection for Renters & vaccine roll out on Dublin Live’s Sunday Edition recently. To listen back click here.

Vaccine Registration Portal
From Thursday 15 April, people aged 65 to 69 can register online for their COVID-19 vaccination appointment. A PPS number, eircode, a mobile phone number and an email address are

Renters Protections
Renters whose income has been reduced by Covid19 and are unable or struggling to pay their rent can avail of protections from eviction or rent increases up to July 12th

Dalymount Park
Mary welcomes the announcement from Dublin City Council that they have been given the go ahead to proceed to the design and planning stages of the Dalymount Park Redevelopment. A