Patrick Costello TD for Dublin South Central today welcomed a circular from the State Examination Commission of special arranges for epileptics. He began, “Individuals with epilepsy have, for a number of years, faced uncertainty around examinations and what happens if they suffer a seizure. I have raised this in the Dáil a number of times…

Full transcript: Our courts and justice system face many challenges arising from increasing levels of demand, the increasing complexity of the work and the consequences of underinvestment over the years. I agree wholeheartedly with the Minister that an independent, impartial and efficient Judiciary and courts are critical to our democracy. In many ways, we are…

Full transcript: I welcome this initiative. Anything we can do about the horrendous crime of human trafficking is welcome, particularly because the simple reality is that in Ireland, for a long time, we have not been doing enough on human trafficking. Most victims of human trafficking remain unidentified and unknown. Even when victims come forward…