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Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023
Regional Group of TDs urge Government for accountability and Regional rebalance with Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023. I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group of TDs welcome that the Capital [...]
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 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.
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
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 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
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 [...]