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Jobs stimulus
Mary welcomes the Government’s Jobs Stimulus , the single largest state investment in Irish workers and economy in the history of our state. The €7.4billion is designed to get Ireland’s
Credit Guarantee 2020
Mary supported Government’s Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020 that will make money available to small and medium size enterprises negatively affected by the pandemic. Small and medium enterprises which have
Justice for Debenhams Workers
In Seanad Éireann Mary called for justice and fair treatment for Debenhams workers who have been treated appallingly by their former employer. The “great British retailer” Debenhams opened their first
Griffith Park tree removal
Following a Visual Tree Assessment of trees located in Griffith Park, sadly Dublin City Council has advised Mary that 14 horse chestnut trees in the park must be removed. The
Seanad Reform
Mary co-signed an Amendment Bill from Senator Malcom Byrne that if passed will give a vote to DCU, TU Dublin and all Irish 3rd Level Students in future Seanad elections.
Climate action
Senator Mary Fitzpatrick has long been advocate for government action to mitigate against global warming and was proud to lead Fianna Fáil’s support in the Seanad for important legislation to
Covid-19 Financial Support
Mary supported the Covid 19 Finance Bill which will allow our government participate in €100b European Union solidarity fund dedicated to providing member states with financial assistance to respond to
Stoneybatter Greening, update
Following on form Dublin City Council workshops with residents and local businesses, DCC has issued a draft plan for the greening of Stoneybatter. Over a period of eight months, DCC
Extend maternity leave
Mary supports the women, who became new mothers during Covid19, campaign for a temporary three month extension Maternity Leave 2020. As a working mother Mary understands the demands placed on