Sudden death of colleague and friend Minister of State Shane McEntee
Politics needs decent, honourable and committed individuals, who have a natural affinity with people and their concerns. My friend and colleague, Minister of State, Shane McEntee, was one of those persons. I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn of his sudden death today. He was deeply committed to his constituents in Meath East, […]
Fianna Fáil’s hypocrisy in relation to Shannon Airport
I note that Fianna Fáil’s Transport Spokesperson, Timmy Dooley TD, of talking down the best hope of saving Shannon Airport before the Government has even published its plans. Deputy Dooley has been on the local and national airwaves today, dismissing out of hand proposals being put forward to secure the viability of Shannon. Deputy […]
Our children should be both seen and heard. Clare votes YES.
Today marks an important first step in putting the wrongs of the past in relation to the welfare of children, especially those most at risk, to right. We now have a Constitutional framework around which we can construct a better society for our children and ensure that never again will children be systematically abused […]