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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: JobBridge and the Youth Guarantee: National Youth Council, Ballymun Jobs Centre and Department of Social Protection (4 Nov 2015)

Michael Conaghan: ...establishing one in Ballyfermot 15 or 20 years ago, which is now the local employment service in itself. Of course, local employment services will have some failures and there will be people who feel they did not get out of it what they anticipated. By and large, however, I could bring people up and down my road in Ballyfermot to talk to people who are now working. The beginning of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Update on Employment Activation Measures: Department of Social Protection (18 Feb 2015)

Michael Conaghan: ...and Crumlin that they believe there could be additional recognition and support from the Department of Social Protection. I am not fully aware of the support the Department gives. However, they feel there should be additional recognition and support. A lot of resources are being put into that kind of intervention by the VECs, particularly the City of Dublin VEC. Sometimes, perhaps,...

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Levels (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Conaghan: ...a schoolbag in one hand and a violin case in the other. Would the Minister consider meeting a small group of residents for an exchange of views? It would give her an insight into how strong the feeling is about the dreadful matter that took place. I accept the Minister has a very busy schedule but perhaps she would consider it.

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Levels (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Conaghan: ...illustrated last Friday evening when a young child in Cherry Orchard was hit by gun fire. How ironic that any child should be in danger on his own doorstep. The very place where he should feel safest was attacked. A sanctuary was breached. Little Sean is still in hospital and, hopefully, he will soon be back home safe and well. Of course, we wish to send him our best wishes. Gun fire...

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

Michael Conaghan: ..., one that we know deep down expresses our values and best instincts, I believe the following statement would do us justice and would articulate, reflect and capture the deeply held convictions and feelings of Irish people about health care structures. I will read a brief quotation about the National Health Service in Britain:Since its launch in 1948, the NHS has grown to become the...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Conaghan: ...with a facade of ordinariness about them but there is a great deal of public knowledge that they are involved in various nefarious schemes. Does the State need additional powers or does the State feel that is a matter for the Garda? Does a section in the Bill deal with this? I missed some of yesterday's meeting and the committee may have dealt with this evil in commercial life. Is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reform of National Micro and Small Business Support Structures: Discussion (5 Feb 2013)

Michael Conaghan: ...from an old ballad in that they just go on and on. Presumably much of this criticism is valid but where would the Minister say it is not valid? If it is valid, as most people instinctively feel it is, when will it end? We have been promised action and that the next initiative would be the one. Where are we in regard to the demand for the lifeblood of small and medium-sized enterprises?...

Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (Resumed) (17 Dec 2012)

Michael Conaghan: ...it, in England. A total of 4,000 young Irish women avail of this every year. This is not acceptable. These women are forced to travel, often alone, without any support and, on their return, they feel they must hide their shameful secret. They endure an emotional ordeal the likes of which I can only imagine, without access to the psychiatric support etc. they need. Any framework that...

Topical Issue Debate: Gangland Killings (4 Oct 2012)

Michael Conaghan: ...and aspirations of citizens in a modern state. The spectre of brutal violence on our streets also poses a major challenge to our communities. A sense of community pride and neighbourhood, and a feeling of safety within a community, should be a given. However, when violence is brought onto people's doorsteps, it has the potential to seriously undermine the community. The disposition of...

Crime Levels (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: ...genuine affection for their city. A total of 88% of respondents said that Dublin is a great place to live. However, the survey also revealed some far more worrying statistics. Only 31% said they feel safe in the city centre at night. When asked "What is the worst thing about Dublin?", the single biggest concern, raised by 36% of respondents, was anti-social behaviour, including drink,...

Crime Levels (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: ...that the stakes for Dublin city are high. An unsafe environment is bad for its economy and businesses. Shops, restaurants, pubs and other businesses will suffer if the population does not feel safe on our streets. It will cost jobs. A city with a reputation for crime and anti-social behaviour will turn tourists away. Some 59% of all overseas tourists to Ireland visit Dublin and it is...

Crime Detection (2 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: The key point is that the figures for burglaries have spiralled and detection rates have plummeted. That is very worrying as the people involved seem to feel they will not be apprehended, which comes from the knowledge that very little forensic work is being done at the site of these crimes. I know that from my experience. I thank the Minister of State for her response. I wonder if the...

Dublin Regeneration Project (21 Feb 2012)

Michael Conaghan: ...adjustments have to be made. There are widespread fears that this closure will mean the end of the work for a very long time and that the issue will go before the courts because the contractor feels it was treated unfairly. That will drag on and on. There is a better way. The local community believes that mediation could resolve this. It has to be resolved in the best interests of the...