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Ministers defend Robert Troy over omission of property sale from declarations list

...and public bodies as part of ethics legislation, Mr Harris said that such a change would require votes in the Dail and SEANAD, as legislation would be required to enact that change. “The important thing from my perspective is that we conclude that...

17 Aug 2022 at 21:41

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Ministers defend Robert Troy over omission of property sale from official list

17 Aug 2022 at 18:44

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Carrigy and Flaherty in war of words over future of Granard garda station

...in a gradual phasing-down of the station and this, in-time, will regrettably lead to reduced opening hours in the station.” SEANAD member Carrigy criticised the Longford Westmeath TD saying: “It was more than disappointing that Deputy Joe Flaherty (FF)...

28 Sept 2022 at 10:00

Local News

Longford senator lauds €2m ‘Sport for All’ Disability Supports Club Fund

...clubs to embrace the ‘sport for all’ whether this means purchase of equipment or training for coaches," said the Fine Gael SEANAD spokesperson for Sport. The ‘Sport for All’ Disability Supports Club Fund is part of a broader €4 million Dormant Accounts...

26 Jul 2022 at 09:00

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Irish senators to gather views from all traditions on island of Ireland’s future

...public and the experts who make written submissions on the topics may be invited by the committee to attend hearings in the SEANAD in the autumn. Three days of hearings will be held in the SEANAD chamber on September 30, October 7 and November 4....

25 Jul 2022 at 13:54

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Ethics watchdog rules out overhauling guidelines for political parties

...to the current guidelines for political parties’ statements of account are not required.” Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and SEANAD spokesperson on justice, told the PA news agency that Sipo should have the power to look for proof as to where donations...

02 Aug 2022 at 16:02

National News

Signing of landmark legislation for children and young women welcomed by Health Minister

...recently brought the Bill through the Houses of the Oireachtas and it successfully passed all stages of the Dáil and the SEANAD last week with cross-party support. Minister Donnelly said: “I welcome the good news that the President has signed this very...

21 Jul 2022 at 12:15

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...journey through the legislative process and so we will have to wait and see what amendments are introduced by the Dáil and SEANAD. Employers who currently have no provision for sick pay will be watching very closely as this legislation progresses. *The...

18 May 2022 at 15:58

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Robbie Keane advised to donate FAI wages to help grassroots

...is earning him €5,000-per-week with his contract due to expire this summer. Longford-Westmeath Senator Carrigy, who is SEANAD Spokesperson on Media, Arts, Sports & Tourism, has advised Keane to consider his paid position. "Despite having left his...

24 Mar 2022 at 15:32

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Lanesboro pupils quiz politicians about Ukraine

...of social media and informed the pupils that legislation and guidelines for social media were being discussed in the SEANAD in order to make social media a safer environment for all users. Deputy Flaherty outlined the importance of being part of a...

27 Mar 2022 at 17:00

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Longford Senator urges Robbie Keane to donate FAI wages to help grassroots soccer clubs

...is earning him €5,000-per-week with his contract due to expire this summer. Longford-Westmeath Senator Carrigy, who is SEANAD Spokesperson on Media, Arts, Sports & Tourism, remarked, "Despite having left his coaching position almost two years ago,...

24 Mar 2022 at 20:42

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Young man dies during rugby match in Dublin as father speaks of ‘unbearable pain’

...and Holyrood justice spokesman Jamie Greene. He was playing for the cross-party Holyrood team in a match against Dail and SEANAD XV when he died. Mr Greene described him as a “friend, colleague and confidant for so many in the Scottish Parliament over...

20 Mar 2022 at 12:11

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