Transcript: Deputy Costello – I welcome the recent news of the significant overhaul of the disability payment system. Ms Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird, a disability activist from Clane, wrote in the Irish Independent last week about how she had been excitedly planning her wedding only to find out she was going to lose her disability allowance upon getting…
WATCH: Dublin Needs a Directly Elected Mayor
Full transcript: I welcome the Bill. I welcome this change and reform to local democracy. It is, I hope, a real chance for change. Many improvements need to be made and we will get to that, but in reality local democracy in Ireland is rarely either local or democratic. Most of the power is held…
STATEMENT: State should purchase BOI College Green as flagship project for College Green Pedestrianisation – Costello
Patrick Costello TD for Dublin South Central was today speaking following the weekend pedestrianisation of College Green as ‘Notre Dame Street’. He began, ‘Last weekend we saw the pedestrianisation of College Green as part of the festivities around the American Football game in Lansdowne Road. This is not the first time the council have put…
STATEMENT: Costello calls for de-escalation following the deployment of armed Gardaí, saying “we need Gardaí on the street, but not armed Gardaí”
Patrick Costello TD, Green Party Justice Spokesperson, was today speaking following the announcement of the deployment of armed gardaí units in Dublin City. He began, “We have all been shocked by the upsurge in crime witnessed on the streets of Dublin. These recent attacks are completely unacceptable and require an immediate and appropriate response. Today…
STATEMENT: Costello calls for removal of home address from ballot papers amidst security concerns.
Deputy Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central was today speaking in reaction to growing aggression levelled at politicians by the far right. He began, “In today’s digital age, where personal information can easily be accessed and exploited, the presence of home addresses on ballot papers poses significant safety risk and should reviewed. This…
STATEMENT: Costello calls for Tradespeople and General Labourers to be added to the Critical Skills Occupation List.
Patrick Costello, TD for Dublin South Central, was today speaking in relation to the ongoing public consultation on the occupations included on the critical skills list set by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. He began, “It is no secret that Ireland is in the midst of a housing crisis. One issue cited frequently…
STATEMENT: Costello calls for the Irish Government to make the 12th a public holiday.
Patrick Costello Green Party TD, member of the Good Friday Agreement Oireachtas Committee, has today called on the government to legislate to make the 12th of July a public holiday. He began, “Today I am calling on the Irish Government to make the 12th of July a public holiday. This day is an extremely important…