Question to the Minister; Will you abolish the Universal Social Charge?
Unjust taxes such as the USC are contributing to the growing levels of inequality in Ireland. The Irish people have paid enough for the greed and reck... Read more
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The Low Paid, Zero Hour, Temporary Contract Nation
I remember grandfathers and other relatives standing along the quay side every morning waiting to be offered a couple of hours work. Many of these men... Read more
Why the Government cannot be trusted when it comes to ownership of Irish Water
I have genuine concerns that the Government cannot be trusted when it comes to ownership and there are fears that Irish Water could be sold. The Gover... Read more
IRISH TIMES: Detective appointed to look into George Gibney case
Independent TD Maureen O’Sullivan brought up the case at the beginning of March. She did not mention Mr Gibney by name in her series of Dáil questions... Read more
Irish Times – Maureen O’Sullivan tells Dáil 345,000 people earning less than the living wage
The Low Pay Commission’s report is expected to come before the Cabinet at the end of July, Tánaiste Joan Burton has told the Dáil. She said it would f... Read more
Animal Protection Bill 2015
Hare coursing involves the terrorising of one animal by another. It causes unnecessary cruelty every year to thousands of hares through stress, injury... Read more
Obama removes Cuba from the Terrorist List
Great to hear the news that Presidents Obama has taken Cuba off the Country Terrorist List. This is just one small step and the hope is that we will s... Read more
Parts of my constituency have been devastated by drugs
I represent a constituency, parts of which have been devastated by drugs, starting with heroin, then cocaine, ecstasy, high strength cannabis, head sh... Read more
Royal Canal not allowed reach its full potential
I think Waterways Ireland are not letting the Royal Canal reach its full potential; I called on the Minister to give a commitment to enhance the use o... Read more
I say YES to Marriage Equality
Like many Members, I have met people who are transgender, their parents and support groups. I am conscious of the difficult journey that transgender a... Read more
