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 essential workers and vulnerable children should attend. For more information on the definition of essential workers, vulnerable children and other related issues click HERE
Protection of Retail Workers Bill
In April 2025 Mary introduced the Protection of Retail Workers Act 2025, a Bill aimed at amending the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 to create specific offences for assaulting, threatening, harassing, or abusing retail workers while they are carrying out their employment. Retail workers across Ireland are on the
