Paschal raised the issue of criminal activity in inner city communities in Seanad Eireann. This is his below statement. “I refer to the murder in East Wall. It is my understanding that a further two people have been arrested in connection with it. East Wall is in my constituency and is a part of Dublin […]
Stronger policing, better support for families
Crisis in Dublin rental properties: 1 in 4 not meeting minimum standards – Donohoe
Fine Gael Senator Paschal Donohoe has described the current situation with Dublin rental properties as a ‘crisis’. Figures obtained by Senator Donohoe from the Department of Environment show that out of the 6,379 properties inspected by Local Authorities in Dublin last year 1,575 (25%) do not meet the minimum standards.
Paschal condemns brutal East Wall murder
Paschal has expressed his shock and horror at the brutal murder in his constituency of an innocent man in East Wall last night. “I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Sadly, this is another example of gun crime out of control and entire communities living under […]
Government Must Help Ireland Trade it’s Way Out of Difficulty
Paschal debated the state of the Economy with the Minister for Finance today. His speach to Seanad Eireann is below.
Changed World needs new attitude to Treaty
The Irish Times published an article by Paschal about Ireland’s future relationship with Europe. Please read it below.
Paschal Welcome Dominican Convent, Cabra to Leinster House
Paschal hosted two classes from the Dominican Convent in Leinster House today. They visited the Dail, Seanad and other parts of Leinster House. Paschal hosted a Question and Answer session with the classes at the end of the tour. In this he discussed how the Oireachtas works, the life of a Senator and topical issues such as school […]
Paschal Welcome Dominican Convent, Cabra to Leinster House
Paschal hosted two classes from the Dominican Convent in Leinster House today. They visited the Dail, Seanad and other parts of Leinster House. Paschal hosted a Question and Answer session with the classes at the end of the tour. In this he discussed how the Oireachtas works, the life of a Senator and topical issues such as school […]
CITY COUNCIL RESPOND TO LOCAL FLOODS
Dublin City Council have organised a number of meetings to respond to local flooding problems. They will be taking place at the below times and location. City Council engineering representatives will be attending each meeting.
Public Meeting by Paschal and Richard Bruton on What Fine Gael would do differently
Clarion Hotel, IFSC at 6pm Wednesday 3rd of December Budget 2009 mugged ordinary Irish families. And it mugged the elderly. That’s not forgivable, but it might have been explicable if it had set us on the road to recovery. It didn’t. Rather it has created the risk of turning a recession into a depression.
IRISH TIMES RECOGNISE REPORT PREPARED BY PASCHAL AND OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE
The Irish Times have described the report prepared by the Oireachtas Committee on Ireland’s Future in Europe (chaired by Paschal) as tackling matters ‘comprehensively and squarely’. In their editorial they summarise much of the work done by the report and endorses some of it’s conclusions. The full editorial is published below.