Dáil Éireann speech on County Clare tourist initiatives
I took the opportunity to highlight some positive development in tourism in County Clare in a speech on the National Tourism Development Authority in Dáil Éireann in recent days. The speech is below.. National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011 : Second Stage At the outset, I want to welcome this Bill and I also […]
Significant changes to Dáil procedures from September onwards
As Assistant Government Chief Whip I want to welcome a series of changes to the standing orders of the Dáil which will operate from September onwards. The changes are a vital first step in the political reform agenda which was written into the Programme for Government. The Dáil is currently on its shortest summer recess […]
Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)
I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. This Bill became necessary because of the enactment of the Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010. This legislation was rushed through the House on 8 July 2010 by the previous Government. All Stages of the Bill were taken in one afternoon having spent four months in […]