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Catherine Murphy Meets Taoiseach To Discuss Future of Cregan Inquiry
Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy recently met with An Taoiseach and other opposition leaders to discuss the stalemate in relation to the Cregan inquiry into IBRC issues including Siteserv. During…
100% Investment for Long-Term Success
The Social Democrats today launched their pre-budget submission which focuses significantly on investment with a long term vision for Irish society at its core. The party has outlined a vision that…
Judicial Appointments Raise Questions Regarding Separation of Powers
The Social Democrat TD Catherine Murphy has reacted to the news that Cabinet last night signed off on a raft of new judges at all levels of the judiciary. “One…
MacGill 2014 Speech: Political Culture, Parties and Institutional Failings
Here’s my full speech from today’s session at the MacGill Summer School entitled “Many of Our Institutional Failings Are Rooted in Our Political Culture”. Tweet This Post…
Pyrite Remediation Scheme A Welcome First Step
Statement | 28th February 2014 I welcome the opening of the Pyrite Remediation Scheme for those homeowners affected by pyrite. This has been a long, drawn out battle and the…
Independent TDs making a difference: Government decide not to oppose my Planning Bill
Statement | 18th December 2013 The Government today joined with me and agreed to allow my private member’s bill on planning & development to proceed to committee stage. It’s rare…
Seanad Abolition is Preferable; True Reform is Essential
While I very much disagree with the way which the present Government has approached the reform of our political institutions, I do not oppose the abolition of the Seanad. I…
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