Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central, warned that children in care are being put at risk due to the lack of adequate placements, as demonstrated in the latest Child Law Project Reports published today. Deputy Costello, a former child protection social worker and vice-chair of the Oireachtas Children’s committee stated “These reports…
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STATEMENT: ‘Our leaders and governing partners need to demonstrate what sectors are picking up the shortfall if Agriculture is given lower targets’ – Patrick Costello TD
Patrick Costello TD for Dublin South Central was speaking following reports in the media that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs will not back high sectoral emission reductions on agriculture, set by the Climate Change Advisory Committee. He began, “The introduction of the Climate Action Act was one of the key policies of this Government,…
STATEMENT: TIP Report Upgrade to Tier 2 is no time for celebration given the ongoing failure of state to address trafficking.
Green Party justice spokesperson – TIP Report Upgrade to tier 2 is no time for celebration given the ongoing failure of state to address trafficking Patrick Costello TD for Dublin South-Central was today speaking following the release of the latest ‘Trafficking in Persons’ (TIP) report by the United States Department of State. The report which…
STATEMENT: Phoenix Park a disaster waiting to happen – FOI reveals 97% of motorists are speeding.
Patrick Costello TD for Dublin South Central was today speaking following the release of an FOI on speed surveys in the Phoenix Park. He began, ‘The Phoenix Park is a wonderful resource for our citizens and families, in particular my constituents in Dublin South-Central. Last year I was delighted to see the OPW introduce new…
WATCH: More Judges are Needed to Ensure Access to Justice
Full transcript: Yesterday, in her remarks on her retirement, Ms Justice Irvine commented on how the lack of judges was hampering access to justice. We see this at every level of our justice system. A solicitor, Mr. Gareth Noble, reported on a family list in the District Court in Meath which could not be cleared…
Letter to the Minister for the Environment requesting action on dog fouling
Following the introduction of my bill to increase fines for dog fouling and the massive reaction from my constituents and the wider public I have today written to Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan. I have asked him to take three actions to tackle the persistent and widespread problem of people not cleaning up after…
Listen Back: Today Show with Claire Byrne – Patrick Costello TD and Leitrim veterinary officer James Madden discuss the problem of dog fouling
“The Minister has the power … to issue policy directions to councils … to get the councils to do more. To get more bins. To put free bags in parks. To try innovative things such as DNA testing.” – Patrick Costell TD
Listen Back: Massive increase in dog fouling fines ‘a radical solution to a radical problem’
Listen back to my segment on Newstalk Breakfast discussing my bill to increase dog poo fines and what other solutions I think are needed for the issue.
New bill targets dog fouling with 1000% increase in fines
Green Party Justice Spokesperson Patrick Costello TD today introduced new legislation designed to dramatically increase the fine for dog fouling from €150 to €1500. The proposed bill would amend the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and aims to provide for public health and cleaner streets by increasing the deterrent for those failing to scoop the poop…