I would like to raise the issue of lobbyists from both the alcohol and advertising industries who are vigorously opposing various aspects of the Public Health Alcohol bill. Lobbyists from […]
24. 11. 2016
My Speech today on the Public Health Alcohol Bill
22. 11. 2016
More can be done to alleviate the rental crisis in Dublin
I heard an interesting comment this morning concerning the strange irony that many visiting tourists to Dublin are now staying in apartments – whilst the homeless are in Hotels. We […]
17. 11. 2016
Vaping found to be 95% safer than smoking
This week I spoke on vaping in Ireland and the benefits it may provide to those looking to quit smoking. The Public Health England review, found that vaping is approximately […]
17. 11. 2016
I highlighted the issue of rural broadband blackspots
This week I spoke on the crucial issue of rural broadband, particularly the low quality or lack of broadband that a significant portion of the country experiences. A new study […]
17. 11. 2016
I called for the installation of easily identifiable phone box style defibrillator stations nationwide
Today I called for the installation of easily identifiable phone box style defibrillators stations in towns and villages nationwide. Teenager, Tom Geaney, whose life was saved through the use of a […]
10. 11. 2016
I am calling for the legalisation of medical cannabis and welcome the commitment by Minister Harris to examine the issue in January
Today I called for the legalisation of medical cannabis and welcomed Minister Simon Harris’ commitment to examine this issue in January. The legalisation of cannabis for medical use is something […]
10. 11. 2016
My Speech on the Heritage Bill 2016
The principal purpose of this Bill is to amend the Heritage Act 1995, on foot of the Report of the Critical Review of the Heritage Council, and to make provision […]