STATEMENT: Supreme Court ruling on Patrick Costello’s CETA case.
The Supreme Court has today ruled in favour of the CETA (Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement) case brought by Deputy Patrick Costello, TD for Dublin South Central. This is a significant moment in protecting the integrity of our courts system and our constitution. This case raised important questions in relation to binding legal mechanisms which would…
STATEMENT: Costello welcomes launch of public consultation for the disregarding of historical convictions for homosexual activities.
Patrick Costello TD, Green Party Justice spokesperson, was speaking today following the launch of a public consultation into the disregarding of historical convictions for homosexual activities. He began, “This is a really positive move and something I greatly welcome. Earlier this year I commissioned a research paper on similar schemes put in place in other…
WATCH: Calling for a timeline for new Gardaí and the need for Community focus
Full transcript: Deputy Costello – Promises were made in the budget of 1,000 extra gardaí. We need a clear timeline of when these will be delivered, partly so that communities know when they will get the resources they need but also to ensure that they are actually delivered. At one end of my constituency, in…
STATEMENT: “Central Bank decision to amend lending rules wont help first time buyers” – Patrick Costello TD
Patrick Costello TD for Dublin South Central was today speaking following the announcement that the Central Bank is to relax its lending rules for mortgages. He began, “These rules were introduced post-IMF bailout as an effort to restrain the market and property prices more generally. Whilst they can be difficult they do help slow price…
WATCH: Apartment Fire Defects Remedial Scheme.
Full Transcript: Deputy Costello: Commitments have been made to examining defects in housing. This is a major issue in my constituency, especially for people living in apartment complexes. Residents in Park West are facing bills of in the region of €30,000 per apartment for problems and defects that are not of their own making. A…
STATEMENT: Costello calls on Dublin City Council to tackle issue of vacant sites following Parkgate Street Garda Raid.
Patrick Costello TD for Dublin South Central was speaking today following the Gardaí raid on the so-called ‘Ionad Seán Heuston’ on Parkgate Street this morning. Costello began, “We recently saw the occupation of this site by activists to house homeless individuals. While I have concerns regarding the suitability and safety of the site, I can…
LETTER: The High Court injunction blocking the agreed security sector Employment Regulation Order
Following contacts from several of my constituents due to recent High Court injunction stopping the previously agreed pay increases for 16,000 security workers, I have written to the Ministers responsible and asked they engage with all stakeholders to ensure this pay increase can be enacted as soon as possible.
STATEMENT: Costello Welcomes Announcements on the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme.
Green Party Deputy Leader and Minister for the Arts, Catherine Martin, announced today the commencement of the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme. 2,000 artists and creative arts workers were awarded grants across the country as part of a three year pilot scheme. Recipients will receive €325 per week, paid on a monthly basis,…