Last year the Government missed its own deadline for delivery of a report and recommendations for the North Inner City. Thanks to the Northside People and Near FM for helping me raise awareness of the concerns over the inadequacy of the Governments response. There were more than fifty written submissions made to the Taoiseach’s Tasforce yet there was not one written response from either the Taoiseach or the eleven relevant Ministers offices. The Taoiseach and his Minister’s are showing very poor regard for the North Inner City Community. Their behavior is disrespectful and displays a lack of serious commitment to tackle the issues. I have raised my concerns with Michéal Martin and asked him to address them with the Taoiseach on behalf of the North Inner City Community.

Seanad Election 2025
Mary has been nominated to contest the Seanad election on the Industrial Commercial panel by RGDATA. RGDATA is Ireland’s longest established retail representative association. Its members are the owners of over 3,500 independent family-owned grocery shops, convenience stores, forecourt stores and supermarkets throughout Ireland. RGDATA nominated Mary because they believe