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Regional Group of TDs Urges Suspension of Dáil Éireann for Urgent Debate on Recent Disturbing Incidents in our Capital City

I, along with my Regional Independent TD colleagues, have in response to the shocking assault and stabbing of young children...
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Legislation required to redefine an emergency to progress flood relief schemes and housing schemes.

I have called on the Government to redefine the meaning of an emergency to allow certain works to proceed without...
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Additional dog fines will have little effect without additional Dog Wardens

The Government announcement to increase fines for breaches in laws for dog owners will have little or no effect as...
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The closing of the lay-bys on motorways by TII

The closing of the lay-bys on motorways by TII flies in the face of their own advice not to drive...
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Welcomes progress to allow Nursing home residents to be able to retain all income from renting out their homes

I welcome progress to allow Nursing home residents to be able to retain all income from renting out their homes...
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SUSI’s Online Application System closes on 2nd November 2023

I have received confirmation from SUSI that the online applications for a student grant in the 2023/24 academic year close...
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The Joint Committee on Disability Matters called on Government to deal with the impending and indefinite strike action by health and community workers nationwide

The Joint Committee on Disability Matters met in private today and called on all of Government to deal with the...
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Budget 2024 does not help rural Ireland with increase in Carbon Tax adding to the burden for rural dwellers

I have expressed disappointment that rural Ireland is not being treated fairly when it comes to Carbon Tax. In this...
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Cost of Living with a Disability ignored in Budget 2024

I, as a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, has questioned the Government commitment to support people...
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Welcomes decision by Galway County Council to grant planning permission to Production Equipment UC for a new Global Head Quarters in Athenry.

I welcome the decision by Galway County Council to grant planning permission to Production Equipment UC for a new Global...
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  • Regional Group of TDs Urges Suspension of Dáil Éireann for Urgent Debate on Recent Disturbing Incidents in our Capital City

Regional Group of TDs Urges Suspension of Dáil Éireann for Urgent Debate on Recent Disturbing Incidents in our Capital City

November 24th, 2023|0 Comments

I, along with my Regional Independent TD colleagues, have in response to the shocking assault and stabbing of young children on their way home from school and the deplorable riotous behaviour in Dublin city centre [...]

  • Legislation required to redefine an emergency to progress flood relief schemes and housing schemes.

Legislation required to redefine an emergency to progress flood relief schemes and housing schemes.

November 19th, 2023|0 Comments

I have called on the Government to redefine the meaning of an emergency to allow certain works to proceed without undue delay during the planning stage. In Ireland we have witnessed the damage caused by [...]

  • Additional dog fines will have little effect without additional Dog Wardens

Additional dog fines will have little effect without additional Dog Wardens

November 18th, 2023|0 Comments

The Government announcement to increase fines for breaches in laws for dog owners will have little or no effect as this country does not have the necessary number of dog wardens to enforce the laws. [...]

  • The closing of the lay-bys on motorways by TII

The closing of the lay-bys on motorways by TII

November 15th, 2023|0 Comments

The closing of the lay-bys on motorways by TII flies in the face of their own advice not to drive if you are tired. I have criticized TII for their decision to close the laybys [...]

  • Welcomes progress to allow Nursing home residents to be able to retain all income from renting out their homes.

Welcomes progress to allow Nursing home residents to be able to retain all income from renting out their homes

October 21st, 2023|0 Comments

I welcome progress to allow Nursing home residents to be able to retain all income from renting out their homes under plans being finalised by the Government. “The Minister for Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien [...]