News & Statements
We need to rethink the language we use when discussing child abuse
MacSharry no-show at Seanad recall no surprise as Senator attended only one out of 27 Health Committee meetings – Harris
FF Seanad Spokesperson for Health hasn’t been seen at Health Committee since April 18th 2013 and only attended one of 27 meetings since January 24th.
Annulling organ donation legislation would do nothing to increase donation & transplantation rates – Burke
Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Health, Colm Burke, has said that the correct decision was taken not to annul the organ donation legislation which was being discussed today (Tuesday) in Seanad Éireann.
Referendum on the Abolition of Seanad Éireann
The purpose of the Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013 is to fulfil the Programme for Government commitment to hold a referendum on the abolition of the Seanad.
Bannon welcomes use of Mullingar Barracks by Westmeath GAA
Longford/Westmeath Deputy, James Bannon, has welcomed the agreement signed this week between the Department of Defence and the Westmeath GAA County Board which will allow the sporting organisation use of the former military barracks in Mullingar.
Coffey calls on South East Region to be designated for EU Regional Aid
, Paudie Coffey, has called for Ireland’s South East Region to be included in the Regional Aid Map under the new EU Regional Aid Guidelines
Mitchell O’Connor welcomes progress on purchase of Pres. site for recreational use
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Friday) welcomed the progress that is being made on the purchase of the Pres. site in Glasthule by the local Council, which intends to retain it for recreational use for the local community.
Corcoran Kennedy urges use of reporting website to stamp out child porn
Fine Gael Laois/Offaly Deputy, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, has today (Thursday) called on the public to be vigilant to the signs of child pornography or child trafficking and to report any suspicions or evidence they may encounter online to the website hotline.ie.
Feighan confident former Cootehall Garda Station will be handed over for community use
Fine Gael Roscommon/South Leitrim TD, Frank Feighan, has commended the work of the local development group in Cootehall, which plans to transform the former Garda Station into a landmark community space.
Minister Varadkar thanks Unions and Management at Dublin Bus.
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar, and Minister of State, Alan Kelly, have thanked unions and management at Dublin Bus for their efforts through the night in reaching a proposed agreement in the dispute that had taken place since Sunday.