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European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2018: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 May 2018)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: ...trawlers travelling in and out of harbours along the west Cork coastline. However, aside from and as well as this picturesque, ideal vision, it must be remembered that this industry was worth €645 million in exports in 2017. We all agree that regulations need to be in place and that infringements must be addressed. Therefore, a penalty points system is necessary. As my...

Neurological Services: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: ...worldwide; — the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities calls on countries to ‘strengthen, organise and extend rehabilitation services’ for people with disabilities; — over 25,000 Irish people each year struggle to get the neurorehabilitation services they need to prevent disability and support recovery from conditions including...

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: As spokesperson on disabilities for Fianna Fáil, I wish to discuss some of the measures introduced in the budget. With regard to the €5 increase in the disability allowance, as they say in west Cork it is better than a kick from a donkey. In other words, it is better than nothing, but it is not enough. The increase, which is due to be implemented next March, just keeps parity...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: ...the decision to provide a medical card to all children in respect of whom a domiciliary care allowance payment is made, which was a key pledge in the Fianna Fáil manifesto this year. The €5 in social welfare payments is also welcome, but I am disappointed that this budget did not begin the process of recognising the additional cost of a disability. This was a key component of...