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Vaccine Update
Mary welcomes the update from Minister Donnelly on the Vaccine rollout this week: Two Covid-19 vaccines have been approved for use in the European Union and a decision is expected
Travel Update into Ireland
From Saturday January 16th the following applies to all travellers into Ireland: PCR tests 72 hrs prior to arrival required for all passengers arriving to Ireland from Saturday. All passengers
Mother & Babies Home Report
Mary’s thoughts are with the survivors of Mother & Baby Homes, as the report into these homes is released today to the public. They have had a very long and
Mother & Babies Home Report
Mary’s thoughts are with the survivors of Mother & Baby Homes, as the report into these homes is released today to the public. They have had a very long and
Vaccine Update
Mary has received updated briefing note from the Government regarding the vaccine rollout: Over the past week (4th Jan 4 – 10th Jan), the vaccination programme was activated nationwide and
Phoenix Park
Mary raised the upcoming deadline for public consultation on the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options in the Seanad this week. The closing date for public observations is Friday March
Leaving Cert 2021
Mary has written to Minister Foley and the Taoiseach, on behalf of the Leaving Cert Class of 2021, asking that in the interest of fairness they be given the option
Sports Capital Grant
The closing date for applications for the Sports Capital Grant has been extended to 5pm on March 1st. The Sports Capital & Equipment Programme (SCEP) is operated by the Department
Lockdown Childcare
NPHET has advised that preschool and afterschool childcare is safe to operate during level 5 lockdown however in an effort to reduce movement which spreads the virus only children of