Need for Dáil Committee on Procedure and Privileges to investigate phone call controversy
As a member of the Procedures and Privileges Committee, set up to examine and implement best practice in the way the Dáil conducts itself, I now want the Committee to investigate the phone call issue when it meets for the first time in the new Dáil term early next week. There was a clear […]
Home Defence Bill
Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010 The Home Defence Bill came before the Dail this week, Fine Gael proposed a similiar Bill both in 2006 and 2009. The Government following recommendation from the Law Reform Commission have finally presented legislation to the Oireachtas. Below is my contribution on the matter We have waited […]
Irish Prisons awash with drugs – targeted action needed
Irish Prisons awash with drugs – targeted action needed – Carey Clare Fine Gael TD and Spokesperson on Juvenile Justice, Deputy Joe Carey has today said that Irish prisons are in danger of becoming awash with drugs unless concerted action is taken. Deputy Carey was speaking as he released figures on the number of drug […]