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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...
Varied opinions on Vincent Browne last night by Pascal Donohoe, Pearse Doherty and Justine McCarthy on an issue I raised in disillusionment given the amount of calls and emails I receive fro... Read more
Numerous people have been in touch with me in relation to rental problems they are having in Dublin Central. These are the type of photos private rented tenants send me of the poor living co... Read more
Credit unions have been invaluable for all our communities in Dublin central, East Wall, North Wall, Cabra, Phibsborough and Aughrim Street; They came under enormous pressure due to developm... Read more
In Ireland we have the Highest suicide rate amongst teenage girls in Europe and the second Highest amongst boys. Suicide is the number one killer of 16-24 year olds in Ireland, yet despite t... Read more
87% increase in the number of homeless children (Video)
In Ireland in 2015, not one child should be homeless – yet one homeless group is working with 87% more homeless children than last year. Another organisation tells me that 70-plus chil... Read more
I feel very strongly that there should be a form of Mini-CABs in operation on a local or regional level in conjunction with the national bureau. Although I commend the work of Criminal Asset... Read more
I cannot believe that funding for two vital Alcohol Recovery services, that are working, is being cut. We all know the extent of harm through addiction in this country. The video below shows... Read more
Rather then focus on business growth and figures after figures the Government should examine the less fortunate and see how their lives have improved, and unfortunately everyday I do not see... Read more
Below is a speech I gave in the Dáil last week on the issue of an independent planning regulator. Cinnte, tá fadhbanna leis an bpróseis pleanála sa tír seo. Tá cuid de na fadhbanna seo ag le... Read more
62% increase in the number of children in homeless services
Maureen O’Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) I wish to discuss the issue of children. We have had appalling examples of mistreatment of children in the past. We had the Magdalen la... 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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