The results obtained from investment in the Irish language have consistently represented a significant underachievement in imparting fluency [...]
Proposing A New Direction for the Teaching of Languages in Schools
Calling for feasibility study into BlueLine-style service for Knocklyon, Templeogue and Rathfarnham
I was very pleased to learn that Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is promoting the introduction of a bus rapid transit project, entitled BlueLine, between Sydney Parade DART station and Sandyford, [...]
On Moving of By-Election Writs
There has been much recent debate surrounding the delay in the holding of three pending by-elections in Dublin South, Waterford and Donegal South-West. While the Taoiseach has committed publicly to [...]
On Proposed Extra Taxation for Betting
Government sources have indicated that the proposed extra taxation on gambling which may be introduced in the next Budget would go to central funds directly, without any guarantee that any [...]
Calling for a change to Local Government meeting times
I believe that there should be a change in the meeting times that operate at local Government level. While it may at first sight seem to be an innocuous request, [...]
My Views
If elected to the Seanad, I would strive to promote policies to help make Ireland a better place to live and work. Ireland should ideally be a place where: [...]
My Experience
I campaigned strongly for a Yes vote in both Lisbon Treaty Referendums. I was involved as a volunteer with Ireland for Europe. I am currently a member of European Movement Ireland and the [...]
My Policies
Encourging Policies For A More Dynamic, Inclusive Ireland These are some of my priorities: (Click each heading to make it extend) Dáil Reform We should be looking at [...]
