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Senator Sharon Keogan - Is Minister Stephen Donnelly fit for the job?
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Senator Sharon Keogan
Apr 6, 20211 min read
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Sharon Keogan 22 03 21 Choosing a career in politics - the ugly side.
We all expect a certain amount of jostling when we choose a career in politics. We know there is an ugly side to politics but we don't we...

Lesley Hynes
Mar 23, 20211 min read
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International Women's Day 2021 #choosetochallenge
Delighted to be able to publicly commend and acknowledge the great work and commitment of each and every female Independent councillors...
Senator Sharon Keogan
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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Senator Sharon Keogan - incentivising gender balance within academia & research posts at 3rd level
I was glad to have the opportunity to address the Minister on International women's day regarding incentivising gender balance within...
Senator Sharon Keogan
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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Senator Sharon Keogan - Local Government (Use of CCTV in Prosecution of Offences) Act 2021
I welcome this Bill and support it whole heartedly. I have been involved in the operation and installation of CCTV state of the art in...
Senator Sharon Keogan
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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Senator Sharon Keogan - Why is the construction industry still in lockdown?
I believe it's always important to question the decisions the government makes in particular during lockdown for the sake of the...
Senator Sharon Keogan
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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Health Amendment Bill - Not Good Enough
This another piece of governments Covid legislation that's been driven through the house faster than a speeding bullet. Ironically this...
Senator Sharon Keogan
Mar 2, 20211 min read
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Ulster Bank Departing From Ireland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeArbUEMH6U&t=13s In today's order of business on the request of local councillors Frank Roche and...
Senator Sharon Keogan
Mar 2, 20211 min read
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The Report of the Commission of investigation into Mother and Baby Homes
I would like to put on the record of the Seanad here today that the stories of the victims and the survivors of this report are going to...
Senator Sharon Keogan
Feb 19, 20212 min read
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Covid 19 vaccination rollout progress
The progress for rollout of our population is appalling compared with Northern Ireland and the UK. We have only vaccinated 5% of the...
Senator Sharon Keogan
Feb 15, 20211 min read
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Mental Health Services during Covid 19
There is no one household in this country that is not affected by mental health disorder , dementia or intellectual disability. Mental...
Senator Sharon Keogan
Feb 15, 20211 min read
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Lesley Hynes
Feb 15, 20210 min read
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Local authority funded apprenticeships
I got the opportunity to address Minister Simon Harris today to push forward on the provision of a scheme for local authority funded...

Lesley Hynes
Feb 15, 20211 min read
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Lesley Hynes
Feb 15, 20210 min read
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Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017
No one should ever have to endure harassment, abuse or intimidation of any sort. I am happy that this was passed, although I would have...

Lesley Hynes
Feb 15, 20211 min read
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Lesley Hynes
Feb 15, 20210 min read
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Lesley Hynes
Feb 15, 20210 min read
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Lesley Hynes
Feb 15, 20210 min read
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Local Authority Rent Arrears
I raised the issue of the rent arrears in local authority rents. Rent arrears have reached chronic levels. The recommendations put...

Lesley Hynes
Feb 15, 20211 min read
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Lesley Hynes
Feb 15, 20210 min read
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