Irish Neutrality
Irish neutrality has served us well since the foundation of this State and continues to do so.
Review into second A&E for Mid West
I questioned the Minister for Health on the timing of the announcement of the HIQA review into a second A&E in the Mid West and whether it was determined by the upcoming elections. He confirmed the terms of reference had not even been finalised.
Energy, the environment and what is really happening
Ireland South needs a representative in Europe to call out the disparity between what is being said and what is being done on the environment and sustainable energy.
Government misinformation
This government, on the recent referendum, on immigration and how they have labelled the response of communities, and throughout this Dáil term, have been the greatest purveyors of misinformation in this state.
Farmers “hit on the double” by Shannon to Dublin water pipeline
The proposed Shannon to Dublin water pipeline will result in farmers being hit on the double if it proceeds as planned, according to Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara.
Read MoreMichael McNamara on why he is seeking to be elected to the European Parliament
I was asked by Newstalk why I am seeking to be elected to the European Parliament.
HSE ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ with plans to repurpose new Community Nursing Unit
Deputy Michael McNamara has accused the HSE and Department of Health of “robbing Peter to pay Paul” over plans to outsource the newly built St. Conlon’s Community Nursing Unit in Nenagh as a step-down facility for patients from University Hospital Limerick (UHL).
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Review into second Emergency Department for Mid-West must proceed without delay – McNamara
The Minister for Health’s announcement of a review of the case for a second Emergency Department for the Mid-West Region must proceed without delay and its conclusions followed up speedily, according to Deputy Michael McNamara.
Read MoreRestriction of Imports Bill 2024
Restriction of Imports (States in violation of obligations under the Genocide Convention and Occupied Territories) Bill 2024 – introduced by Michael McNamara.
How did sex offender seeking asylum fly under the radar?
On 22 March, the High Court delivered a judgment raising “serious concerns” about the Department of Justice’s handling of information that should have led to somebody being registered on the sex offenders register. It did nothing until until it was raised in the media last week and only then sought a review.
Irish State exploited by UK-based people traffickers
Vulnerable people in precarious situations are being exploited by people traffickers. It’s becoming clear this State is also being exploited by those traffickers.
Department of Justice
Following criticism by the High Court of the failure to include a person on the sex offenders register after being informed by UK authorities of a relevant conviction there, I asked the Tánaiste if he had confidence in the Department of Justice and its stewardship.