With 14 homeless people having past away on the streets since August and the harsh weather we are now experiencing I got the opportunity to ask the Minister For Housing how he managed to bui... Read more
My contribution Re: Housing Crisis to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe; Given the scale of the challenge I really doubt the funding provided to address the hou... Read more
Two thirds of those who take their own life have both addiction and mental health issues. At Leaders’ Questions I highlighted the problem of dual diagnosis in our health system; the co... Read more
The Better Energy Homes scheme provides fixed grants towards a range of energy efficiency interventions including roof insulation, wall insulation, heating controls, boiler upgrades, solar h... Read more
Given the extent of flood prevention measures introduced to the area by both the local authority and the Office of Public Works I find it unfair that some insurance companies won’t take thes... Read more
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
