Dáil debates

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

  • Road Traffic Offences (23 speeches)
    Earlier today the Minister seemed to downplay the significance of the allegations reported by the two Garda whistleblowers. There also seem to be some discrepancies with regard to the timescale...
  • Mental Health and Suicide (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this very important issue regarding the treatment of and discrimination against those who suffer from mental health conditions and the...
  • Sexual Offences (4 speeches)
    A damning and disturbing report published yesterday by Rape Crisis Network Ireland, RCNI, raises the issue of the role of alcohol misuse in acts of sexual violence. We are all aware that there...
  • Northern Ireland Issues (4 speeches)
    I appreciate the presence of the Tánaiste to take this Topical Issue matter. The scale of the challenge facing Northern Ireland was laid bare during recent weeks. The rampant violence,...