Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage “White Collar Crime” (31 May 2011)
It should not go unnoticed that the first significant piece of criminal justice legislation introduced by the Government concerns white collar crime. This legislation sends out a clear message, that white collar crime will no longer be tolerated in this country. Let us make no mistake, peoples tolerance of white collar crime is wearing […]
Private Members Motion : Agriculture (24 May 2011)
Food Harvest 2020 outlines the potential future for Irish agriculture. It contains ambitious targets in relation to the dairy, beef, pig and sheep sectors. I have some reservations about what is happening and on how Irish farmers are to be facilitated to meet the targets to which I refer. A 50% increase in milk production […]
Adjournment Debate : Local Authority Boundaries Wednesday, 18 May 2011
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this very important matter. I acknowledge that the Minister for the Environment Community and Local Government has seen fit to come in to answer the debate. Tonight I reiterate my opposition to a boundary extension into County Clare. There is no justifiable reason for […]