We have to start planning now for a better post Covid nation
It goes without saying that the government’s primary focus for now must be on battling Covid-19. The authorisation of two highly effective vaccines, with the promise of others to come soon, means we are pushing back against the virus on two fronts: suppression and immunisation.
Judicial Appointments advisory board: nothing more than an ornate post box
Not for the first time in recent political history the appointment of a senior judge has caused political controversy. This is regrettable, not only as it risks undermining faith and confidence in our judicial system, but because it never needed to happen. We have been
St. Gabriel’s Children’s Respite House to open
St. Gabriel’s Children’s Respite House, Mungret will open in the January following a visit to the facility by Minister for Disabilities Anne Rabbitte TD. The state-of-the art facility located in Mungret was designed and purpose built in 2018 to provide overnight respite breaks for children
TDs’ pay increase risks social solidarity
TD’s pay will increase by 2% next Thursday from €96,189 to €98,113. Unsurprisingly, the public are underwhelmed. Until fairly recently the Government set TD’s salaries. This was always controversial as politicians were accused of writing their own ticket. Then the Government came up with what
Covid-19 Testing Centres
The testing service is being provided on an appointment-only basis and only those who are referred by their GP will be seen. Where a test is requested, the person should be self-isolating at home until they are called for their test. It is advised that
Thank You
I am absolutely delighted to be elected to Dáil Éireann again to represent the constituency of Limerick City. I want to thank the thousands of people who put their trust in me and gave me their vote. I also want to say a big thank