29/11/22 – Defence Forces Speech
I spoke today in the Seanad on the urgent need to address the working time directive and how it is currently affecting recruitment and retention in our Defence forces. Have
23/11/22 – Theft of life-saving equipment speech
I raised the recent theft of life-saving Defib’s from Castlemitchell and St Joseph’s GFC’s in the Seanad. A very strong message needs to be sent to anybody engaging in the
23/11/22 – Special School Places Speech
I’ve received a number of calls and emails on the urgent need for additional, special school places in Kildare South. Too many parents are ringing multiple schools who are simply
14/11/22 – Lack of GPs in South Kildare
I continue to get so many calls from new Residents of South Kildare who cannot get a GP here. I raised it in the Seanad and the leader agreed to
14/11/22 – Athy Food Drinks and Innovation Hub
Got the chance to raise the exciting news on the Athy Food, Drinks and Innovation Hub in the Seanad. Looking forward to the potential of this building in our town.
10/11/22 – Rail Fares in Kildare
Got the chance to discuss once again the extension of short-hop rail fares to South Kildare last night. The NTA are to present a report to Government on a review
9/11/22 – Housing Adaptation Grants from Council
Housing Grants from Council Once again I raised the issue, many of you and your parents/relatives are having trying to complete a housing aid or housing adaption grant. These are
26/10/22 – Bill to give equality to cohabiting couples
We had widespread support for our bill, to give equality to cohabiting couples last night. Unfortunately, Government sought another 12 months to deal with our bill. That is unacceptable, families
Autism Committee Meeting
I got the chance to raise some of your many questions to the HSE at our Oireachtas Autism Committee meeting yesterday. Have a listen and as always if you want
17/10/22 – Social Welfare (Surviving Cohabitant’s Pension) Bill 2021
I raised our Social Welfare (Surviving Cohabitant’s Pension) Bill 2021 once again in the Seanad. With over 150,000 Cohabiting couples in this country, we need to change the law to