Martin Heydon, TD

Reacting to the Constituency Commission boundary recommendations, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Olivia Mitchell has said she feels nostalgic about the break-up of the Dublin South constituency as we know it. "Not alone was Dublin South a butchering, the wiping out of the Dublin South name is a real shock. 'Dublin Rathdown' will take some getting used to.

Speeches, Environment, Legislation

Speeches, Environment, Legislation

Fine Gael Party Chairman Charlie Flanagan has admitted to having mixed feelings over the recent decision by the Constituency Commission to recommend splitting up Laois and Offaly for the first time in the history of the State. Deputy Flanagan was speaking after the publication of the Constituency Commission report which will see Laois and Offaly becoming two three seater constituencies.

Speaking following the announcement of the closure of the Churchtown driving test centre, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Olivia Mitchell described the news as the end of an era.

To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered representations from the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists seeking statutory registration and recognition of creative arts therapies; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell, has suggested the introduction of a sunset clause for gender quotas which would see the quotas phased out after a pre-determined period of time.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell, has suggested the introduction of a sunset clause for gender quotas which would see the quotas phased out after a pre-determined period of time.