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Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2012)

Derek Nolan: ...and admired woman and there were other women involved in politics. If we are to solve the issue of gender representation in the democratic structures, we have a long way to go to make sure women feel politics is for them. This goes back to how we educate children and condition young girls, even in the media. Society has not followed up on the feminist and equality agenda in the media and...

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2012)

Derek Nolan: ...20,000 students. As the population of Galway is only approximately 70,000, the student numbers represent an influx during the academic year. The students completely change the city's dynamic, feel and intellectual atmosphere, including the rigour of debates. The importance, standard and reputation of our education system are extremely important. I have had much interaction with students...

Rural Areas: Motion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2011)

Derek Nolan: ...Party was not in Government, both the Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil parties would have cut basic social welfare rates. These are measures the coalition negotiated and changed but it is something I feel proud of when I go to my constituency to justify my presence in Government. Whatever difficulties I face as a Deputy, the people I represent face even greater hardships. Unemployment is...

Universal Service Charge: Motion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Derek Nolan: ...and there is an administrative cost both to the State and to employers in implementing the change. The delay must not be used or abused as a method of desensitising people to the pain they are feeling, however, nor must it be used to create a breathing space for the administrative acceptance of the USC as it stands. On the contrary, it must be used to draft necessary changes and find...