There is significant pressure on councillors with regard to their ability to do their job effectively while maintaining full time work or rearing a family. Accordingly, in January of […]
28. 9. 2017
Minster John Paul Phelan Outlines Government Position on Councillor’s Pay and Conditions
28. 9. 2017
Time To Introduce Detroit’s ‘Zero Suicide’ Model
On foot of the launch of National Office for Suicide Prevention’s annual report, I have called for the introduction of the ‘Zero Suicide Model’ in Irish hospitals and clinics. This […]
27. 9. 2017
13.5% VAT Rate on Sunbed Sessions and 23% on Sunscreen is an Unacceptable Discrepancy that Needs to be Addressed in Budget 2018
I have described the discrepancy between the 13.5% VAT rate on sunbed sessions and 23% VAT rate on sunscreen as both incomprehensible and unacceptable. Under the VAT Consolidation Act 2010 […]
5. 9. 2017
DAILY PE CLASSES SHOULD BE MADE MANDATORY IN ALL SCHOOLS
I am calling for the mandatory introduction of daily PE classes in all schools across the country. We all know the positive effects of exercise, regular physical activity helps children […]