In the wake of the discussion surrounding the upcoming Abortion Legislation I have decided to hold a public meeting on this issue. Date: Thursday, February 7th Time: 7:30pm Where: Skylon Hotel Speakers: Sinead Ahearn, Choice Ireland Orla O’Connor, CEO National Womens’ Council Arlette Lyons, Termination For Medical Reasons.
My Speech to the Irish Parliamentary Former Members Society Dáil Chamber Friday January 25th 2013 I welcome the opportunity afforded to me by Alexis Fitzgerald and the Parliamentary Former Members Society to address such a distinguished gathering on the topic of Seanad reform. I want to outline to you – as a relatively new deputy […]
It is undeniable that the recent budget was a very tough one. However Fine Gael’s decision to block Labour’s proposal to increase the USC for earners over €100,000 from 7%-10% is extremely disappointing. This measure would have generated €71 million. There is more that can be done to protect those who have no more to […]
