A survey of young people aged 18-25 that I commissioned has found that 86% had completed, or were planning to partake in, some form of internship. Of that 86%, more [...]
Archive for the category: ‘Consumer Affairs’
2. 5. 2012
53% of interns feel ‘undervalued’ – time for intern charter?
28. 3. 2012
Fair treatment for GAME workers is important
On Tuesday, I said that workers at GAME must be treated fairly, after the computer game retailer dramatically closed its stores here and in the UK, with the loss of [...]
28. 3. 2012
Pharmacies selling “low-calorie meals” a potential danger.
I believe that pharmacies should reconsider their approach to the sale of quick fix diet and meal replacement products. Senator Noone said that not only do these products not work, [...]
20. 3. 2012
Let’s make tax clearer
Today I said that the Government needs to ensure it is clearly explaining where our taxes are going, as we struggle to get on top of our deficit. I was [...]
9. 11. 2011
Noone supports call for minimum alcohol price
Last week, I said that a minimum price should be set for alcohol, as a new report highlights the spiralling trend of children drinking at a younger age. Alcohol abuse [...]
1. 11. 2011
Newspapers not passing on VAT cut
I am disappointed to learn that The Sun and The Irish Independent have joined an increasingly lengthy list of newspapers that have quietly undone the price reductions that were implemented [...]
14. 9. 2011
Litter survey shows we need to think creatively about Dublin’s derelict sites
I believe that the latest results from Irish Business Against Litter survey show that it’s time to start thinking creatively about how derelict sites across the city are used. The [...]
4. 5. 2010
“Headshop” Legislation
“The Criminal Justice (Psychotropic Substances) Bill, to be brought to Cabinet next week, will impose heavy fines and prison sentences for the sale and distribution of mind-altering and hallucinatory drugs [...]