Senator Kelleher commended by Senator Black for introducing Safeguarding Vulnerable adults bill.
I commend Senator Kelleher on introducing this Bill and all those who have supported it. I wholeheartedly welcome this legislation...
Reducing Voting Age to 16 Supported by Senator Black
I commend Senators Warfield and Ruane on this great legislation and I welcome all the young people here today. Robust voter participation...
Senator Black calls for supports for farmers to stop vulture funds
In rural Ireland, farms are being repossessed and lands that have been in families for generations are being sold off by vulture funds....
Sea Fisheries Bill opposed by Senator Black
I am totally opposed to this Bill, particularly after meeting with some of the people who will be directly affected by its...
Senator Calls for Tourism Industry employees to be protected.
The character of Ireland and our people is a brand in itself and we must do all that we can to support those who attend to the needs of...
Senator Black supports Domestic violence bill
I welcome its introduction and I especially welcome the new protections for applicants for domestic violence orders, such as the ability...
North-South Connector Senator Black supports local communities
The communities directly affected by An Bord Pleanála's decision to give planning permission to EirGrid for the construction of overhead...
Senator Black supports motion on Hospital waiting lists
As we all know, the number of people on waiting lists for essential hospital procedures is a scandal. That has been spoken about a lot...
Senator Black disgusted at how Garda McCabe has been treated
I want to express my concern and disgust regarding the treatment of Sergeant Maurice McCabe and his family. I just had to mention this on...
Councillors Conditions - Senator Black calls for more to be done
I welcome the Minister to the House and acknowledge the planned changes to the members' annual fixed allowance. In particular, I note his...