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Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Employment: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Dec 2019)

Colette Kelleher: It is impossible to sum up. Mr. Joyce gave us the idea of Travellers as the social entrepreneurs of Ireland. That is the history and tradition. He also spoke about Travellers removing themselves from the chains of poverty. Why would any community or group of people not want to do that? The 80% unemployment rate is a national disgrace. Mr. Friel echoed that comment. Despite that...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Colette Kelleher: I commend Senators Warfield and Ruane for bringing this Bill forward. Democracy, as we have known it, is under threat. Governments are out of touch with their citizens and the gap between the citizen, particularly disenfranchised groups such as 16 year olds and 17 year olds and others who are marginalised or not heard, and their governments is fertile ground for the activities of the likes...

Seanad: Derelict and Vacant Sites Bill 2017: Second Stage (8 Feb 2017)

Colette Kelleher: I thank the Minister for coming in again. He has had a long session with us today but we are delighted that he is here to hear us out. I am delighted to second this Bill which I believe accelerates measure and improves existing housing policy at a time of a national housing crisis. This Bill will improve the cities and towns we live in. Above all, this Bill will make a real difference to...