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This week in the Dáil on Tuesday I asked the Taoiseach about his attendance last week at the European Union – African Union summit and the need to implementing sustainable goals and our moral obligations to tackle humanitarian concerns. On Wednesday I spoke  about the value of a Citizens’ Assembly and their role in a …

Cystic Fibrosis Facility Approved for Beaumont Hospital   Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North, Seán Haughey, has received confirmation from his party colleague and Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, that €22.2m in funding will be provided for 15 projects across Dublin Bay North under the Health Capital Plan 2021.   Beaumont Hospital will receive …

The new schemes are ‘Lock it or Lose it’ and the ‘Blue Bike’ scheme   Dublin Bay North TD Seán Haughey has welcomed new Garda initiatives to tackle bike theft. The Garda ‘Lock it or Lose it’ initiative reminds the public of the importance of taking precautions to keep bikes safe and the ‘Blue Bike’ …

I fully support this Bill. By any standards this is comprehensive legislation with far-reaching implications and involving many challenges. We have no choice but to enact it if we are to avoid a global catastrophe. The Covid-19 pandemic represented a major global threat to humanity. It has inflicted death and serious illness on thousands of …

Herewith is the text of a motion on Palestine which was passed at the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party meeting last night (27.04.2021). This draft motion was prepared by Christian Aid Ireland, Trócaire, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, and Sadaka. We hope that it will obtain all-party support and be passed by Dáil Éireann in …

  Haughey welcomes new law to ban ticket touting    -The Bill was published by the Government today-     Dublin Bay North TD Seán Haughey has welcomed proposed Government legislation to ban ticket touting and the reselling of tickets above face value.       The Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting …

Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North, Seán Haughey, has called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs to prioritise and address the backlog surrounding passport applications as a matter of urgency.   The Passport Service has paused all processing of routine applications but continues to provide an emergency service for Irish citizens at home and …

Haughey welcomes proposed dredging of Howth Harbour -Submissions can be made until the 9th of April- Dublin Bay North TD Seán Haughey is encouraging members of the public to engage with the public consultation process surrounding the dredging of the seabed at Howth Harbour. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the harbour authority …

Haughey welcomes €75m funding for housing adaptations for older people and those with a disability –€75 million has been made available in funding –   Dublin Bay North TD Seán Haughey has welcomed funding for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability. The fund amounts to €75 million, with 80% coming …

– Funding came from the Additional Accommodation Scheme and the Emergency Works Scheme– Fianna Fáil TD for the Dublin Bay North Seán Haughey has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Education Norma Foley that St Brigid’s Boys National School, Killester and Colaiste Dhulaigh, Coolock have been approved for funding under the Additional Accommodation Scheme. Meanwhile, …