This week the Seanad will debate a motion in private members time proposed by members of the nominated senators group – the so called Endapendents. Given the reduction in the numbers of committees announced by the government last week the opportunities for experts, organisations and communities to present issues to parliamentarians will be noticeably less. […]
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A few weeks ago while waiting to go into the Seanad to watch a debate (yes I have been know to attend in person) I noted some faces I recognised at the reception office at the main gate to Leinster House. I recognised Willie Kavanagh from EMI who is chairperson of IRMA and a number […]
The Seanad is debating the NAMA Bill and Alexia began a live blog of the debate yesterday which for this injured chicken was a delightful way of continuing my recuperation! Some intriguing questions – Where was Shane Ross during the debate – ‘Business Regulation Expert’ too busy promoting the book? Or too wary of speaking […]
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The matter of same-sex partnerships came up for discussion in Seanad Eireann yesterday. David Norris was hurting like lots of other lesbians and gay men and he wasn’t afraid to let people know. Senator David Norris: The principal point I wish to raise is the question of what occurred in the Dáil yesterday and its […]
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So I’m taking a bit of a break, on my annual pilgrimage to the Dublin Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, pleasantly forgetting Michael McDowell (who???). It’s the silly season, why? Well it can’t be true that we now have Senator Ivor Callelly and Senator Eoghan Harris. I’m only dreaming or too tired from being to 3 […]
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