Instead of spreading resources too thinly, I believe budgets should make a real difference for those suffering the most inequality. Currently many of these are the people with a disability,... Read more
Press Release Cruel and inhumane treatment of Irish greyhounds. Stop exporting them to countries with no concern for animal welfare. Maureen O’Sullivan T.D. and actor Pauline McLynn wi... Read more
I asked Minister Zappone about her views on the school completion programme, the status of the employment audit and the status of school completion programme as a community response strategy... Read more
There is absolutely no question about the need for quality training for people who are working in child care. But some community child care facilities were reliant on members from community... Read more
This is a piece of controversial legislation that would see a lay-majority panel chaired by a lay person recommend judges for appointment. I am coming to this Bill from a non-legal backgroun... Read more
I asked the Minister for an update on the new Primary Health Care Centre, Summerhill, Dublin 1, and it seems we still have another year to wait until it’s completed. QUESTION NO: 57 DÁ... Read more
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
Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan: Libya is in turmoil and chaos. It has three ostensible Governments, none of which could be considered a functioning Government. The economy is sliding toward... 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
