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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Flooding at Ballycar on the Galway-Limerick Railway and Investment in Heavy Rail: Discussion (23 May 2018)

Willie Penrose: I welcome the officials and thank them for their presentations. However, I broadly concur with some of the comments made by my colleagues, Senator Coffey and Deputy Fitzmaurice. We all experience frustration dealing with bureaucratic bodies. That is the perception of the witnesses' organisations. Rather than engage with stakeholders or affected persons in a practical way, much of the time...

Rural Equality Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 May 2017)

Willie Penrose: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on behalf of the Labour Party on the important topic of rural preservation, regeneration and revitalisation. Rural-proofing of decisions would ensure rural Ireland was not sidelined or overlooked but would get its just desserts. It is an important principle. All we are seeking is fair play, to which we are entitled. This cause is one to which I...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2016)

Willie Penrose: Last night, I referred to the failure of the Minister to adjust the caps applicable to family income supplements, which had some negative consequences for people. For a parent working for 40 hours per week on the minimum wage and with one child, his or her pay is increased by €4 per week. The family income supplement will be cut by €2.40, from €87 to €84.60....

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Willie Penrose: I am glad of the opportunity to contribute on this important legislation and wonder whether we can ever legislate for human behaviour. Driving is as important to people as the three Rs that were such an essential part of our education, yet this has never been recognised. Nowadays, people as young as 14 or 15 get the opportunity to drive, particularly on farms where they have quad bikes etc....