On Monday 11th June 2012 the first phase of the new Mater Adult Public Hospital will open. The first phase opening includes the new Outpatients Department, Catering and Technical services departments. In July the Emergency Department, Car Park, Operating Theatres, ICU, Radiology and wards will open and the final stage will take place in January 2013. For more information please go to www.mater.ie. Mary.

Post Office Network
Since the 1700’s Ireland’s Post Offices have continuously evolved to serve our communities. Mary welcomes the Minister of State reaffirming the Government’s commitment to supporting a sustainable future for our post office network. It is essential. The postmasters have acknowledged how important State intervention and Government support was to ensure