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Equal Participation in Schools Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 May 2017): Joan Collins: ...schools as there is no real alternative for them, and those State schools can legally turn away those children. It is five years since the Government first considered tackling this issue and the fact that we are where we are now is shameful. There was a very good legal opinion piece done recently by Michael Lynn, senior counsel, who I have met previously. The Minister would do well to...
Dublin Mid-West By-election: Issue of Writ (7 Nov 2019): Joan Collins: ...xe1;il and in Irish politics. They will bring the same political pressure and tenacity in Europe. Like others, I would prefer to see a general election take place rather than the four by-elections but we are where we are. Deputy Pringle announced that Councillor Dean Mulligan is standing for Independents 4 Change in the by-election in the Dublin Fingal constituency. Ruth Nolan will...

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