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
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
[Transcript in full] Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan: I am glad to have the opportunity to discuss the proposed new national drugs strategy. It is disappointing that the Minister of State, D... 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
