News & Statements
Inclusive, fact-based RSE programme is crucial to ending sexual violence – Carroll MacNeill
Our current relationship and sexual education (RSE) curriculum requires urgent updating to be brought into the 21st century and turn the tide against sexual and gender-based violence once and for all, a Fine Gael TD has said.
A woman’s place is in the House – Leinster House! – Carroll MacNeill
Speedy action is now needed to ensure the Oireachtas Special Committee on Gender Equality is up and running before the end of the year, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Introduction of proxy parliamentary voting system can be achieved through enactment of remote voting Bill – Carroll MacNeill
The first priority recommendation of the report from the Forum on a Family Friendly and Inclusive Parliament for a proxy parliamentary voting system can be achieved through the enactment of Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill’s Private Member’s Bill (PMB).
Selective Sinn Féin justice for some, but not for all – Carroll MacNeill
Deputy Martin Kenny’s comments on the Special Criminal Court at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis only further highlight the fact that his party still has no regard for the role of the court, arguing its use is acceptable to pursue justice for some but not for all, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Jury intimidation figures reveal continued need for Special Criminal Court – Carroll MacNeill
While Sinn Féin believe there is “no place” for the Special Criminal Court, high levels of jury intimidation and gangland terror illustrate exactly why we need to protect the place of the Court within our judicial system, a Fine Gael TD has said.
First major reform of Carer’s Allowance in over a decade will positively impact families – Carroll MacNeill
The publication of Budget 2022 today includes the first major reform of Carer’s Allowance in over a decade, as well as a very welcome expansion of the Domiciliary Care Allowance, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Discriminatory restrictions on blood donations should be changed – Carroll MacNeill & Buttimer
Ireland should follow the UK’s lead in changing blood donation rules so eligibility to donate is based on individual circumstances regarding travel, health and sexual behaviour, rather than gender or sexuality, a Fine Gael TD and Senator have said.
Qualification for Carer’s Allowance must be examined for Budget 2022 – Carroll MacNeill
The thresholds for earning in relation to qualification for the Carer’s Allowance must be examined, a Fine Gael TD has said.
New Special Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality to be established – Carroll MacNeill
Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has welcomed the decision by the Oireachtas Business Committee to accept her proposal to establish a new, dedicated and fully resourced Special Oireachtas Committee to drive the implementation of recommendations from the Citizen’s Assembly on Gender Equality.
Special Oireachtas Committee needs to be established to implement Gender Equality recommendations – Carroll MacNeill
A Special Oireachtas Committee needs to be established before the year is out to oversee the implementation of recommendations on Gender Equality made by the Citizen’s Assembly, according to Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.