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Judicial Appointments bill not expected to pass
This is a piece of controversial legislation that would see a lay-majority panel chaired by a lay person recom...
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Summerhill Primary Health Care Centre: Update
I asked the Minister for an update on the new Primary Health Care Centre, Summerhill, Dublin 1, and it seems w...
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Traffic management or traffic mismanagement?
We hear about a traffic management plan for Dublin but, unfortunately, more often see the absence of traffic m...
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Ireland the puppy farm capital of Europe – This country’s deplorable Animal Welfare record goes on..
The Dog Breeding Establishments Act is not working and, consequently, there is absolutely scandalous treatment...
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Inner City “Mulvey” report; Need for action not words
I questioned the Taoiseach about the Inner City report as compiled by Kieran Mulvey; the report fell short of...
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Caranua: Treating survivors of institutional abuse with respect and dignity must always be a primary objective
I want to focus on my engagement with a particular group, that is, the mixed race Irish and their involvement...
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Community child care needs support or at risk children will lose out
I asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the difficulties for community child...
Irish Times – Maureen O’Sullivan tells Dáil 345,000 people earning less than the living wage
The Low Pay Commission’s report is expected to come before the Cabinet at the end of July, Tánaiste Joan Burton has told the Dáil. She said it would form part “of our deliberations with rega... Read more
Hare coursing involves the terrorising of one animal by another. It causes unnecessary cruelty every year to thousands of hares through stress, injury and death. It is a total contradiction... Read more
I represent a constituency, parts of which have been devastated by drugs, starting with heroin, then cocaine, ecstasy, high strength cannabis, head shop products, which have been compounded... Read more
I think Waterways Ireland are not letting the Royal Canal reach its full potential; I called on the Minister to give a commitment to enhance the use of it. I have met with boat owners along... Read more
Like many Members, I have met people who are transgender, their parents and support groups. I am conscious of the difficult journey that transgender and intersex people have and, therefore,... Read more
An méid atá le rá agam inniu, tá sé ráite agam cheana, an bhliain seo caite agus an bhliain roimhe sin agus an bhliain roimhe sin arís. Is í an fhadhb atá ann ná nach bhfuil aon fheabhas tag... Read more
We have a huge problem with overcrowding in the Inner City and by making funding available for extensions to properties we could significantly reduce the ridiculously long waiting lists for... Read more
I am happy to support Phibsboro Scout Unit, the 19th/36th Scout group has been in operation in Phibsboro since 1929. Their den is located behind the public library off the North Circular Roa... Read more
My take on the Children and Family Relationships Bill. There are still some real concerns that were presented to me by unmarried fathers I spoke with in relation to guardianship. I have subm... Read more
I brought up the School Completion Programme with the Tanaiste on Thursday which is under considerable strain coping with cumulative cuts of 30% and coping with the shortfall in other servic... Read more
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More investment required in energy saving incentives
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Insurance companies still refuse to quote for home insurance
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Make a REAL difference and prioritise those with a mental or physical disability in Budget 2018
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Stop exporting Irish greyhounds to countries with cruel and inhumane treatment
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Minister Zappone fully committed to the school completion programme
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Community Employment (CE) Suitability with Childcare Roles
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Judicial Appointments bill not expected to pass
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