We hear about a traffic management plan for Dublin but, unfortunately, more often see the absence of traffic management. There is clearly a “lack of vision” but I do not think it... Read more
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 of dogs, very particularly of puppies in the so-called puppy farms, and I want... Read more
I questioned the Taoiseach about the Inner City report as compiled by Kieran Mulvey; the report fell short of expectations, as it was strong on what needs to be done but less so on how and w... Read more
I want to focus on my engagement with a particular group, that is, the mixed race Irish and their involvement with Caranua. They tell me a number of them were not even made aware of the redr... Read more
I asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the difficulties for community child care in view of the fact that community employment workers are no longer conside... Read more
There is a lot of rhetoric about the plans to tackle the homeless and housing crisis but yet practical measures that would ease the crisis, importantly in the short and medium term are in sh... Read more
The proposal to restructure is considered flawed because it is not evidence-based; what is evidence based is the way in which the structure has worked for many years. The Citizens Informatio... Read more
I had a constructive exchange with Minister for Children today when I raised the issues for homeless persons under 18 years of age in emergency homeless services. Many are out on the streets... Read more
Photo Source: Rick Rycroft – Marianne Jauncey explains the use of the Sydney centre’s “crash mat” and recovery equipment. In the north inner city and various parts of... Read more
At community meetings concerns have been raised about the social implications of the huge number of students who are to be accommodated in one particular part of the north inner city. Studen... Read more
