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PUBLIC AFFAIRS IRELAND NEWSLETTER Your Essential Weekly Guide to Legislative, Regulatory and Public Affairs in Ireland Issue 287 October 14 2013
PUBLIC AFFAIRS IRELAND NEWSLETTER Your essential weekly guide to legislative, regulatory and public affairs in Ireland Issue 287 October 14 2013 Oireachtas Update This week, discusssions in the Dáil will focus on this years annual Budget 2014 while the Seanad will debate the County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013 in its final stages. Among the Committee Hearings this week, the Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation will hear submissions on the Companies Bill 2012 from the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies in Ireland and the Irish Social Enterprise Network. News Updates Minister Howlin recommends Peter Tyndall for the post of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner The Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Brendan Howlin TD, has announced Peter Tyndall as the Government’s nominee, for appointment by the President, for the role of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner. Mr Tyndall, who has held the position of Public Services Ombudsman for Wales since 2008, will replace Emily O’Reilly, who recently left the office to take up the position of European Ombudsman. His appointment is subject to a resolution of the Dáil and Seanad. It is not yet known when Mr Tyndall will take up his role. Pending his appointment the Office of the Ombudsman will be vacant. Mr Tyndall, who is originally from Dublin, acted as chief executive of the Arts Council of Wales before becoming Public Services Ombudsman for Wales. A total of 35 expressions of interest were received for the position from individuals with a wide range of experience spanning both the public and private sector. Recruitment underway for Chief Economist in the Department of Finance The shortlisting process for Chief Economist in the Department of Finance is currently underway and a number of candidates will shortly proceed to interview in the next level of the TLAC process. -
Sunday Independent
gjj Dan O'Brien The Irish are becoming EXCLUSIVE ‘I was hoping he’d die,’ Jill / ungovernable. This Section, Page 18Meagher’s husband on her murderer. Page 20 9 6 2 ,0 0 0 READERS Vol. 109 No. 17 CITY FINAL April 27,2014 €2.90 (£1.50 in Northern Ireland) lMELDA¥ 1 1 P 1 g§%g k ■MAY ■ H l f PRINCE PHILIP WAS CHECKING OUT MY ASS LIFE MAGAZINE ALL IS CHANGING, CHANGING UTTERLY. GRAINNE'SJOY ■ Voters w a n t a n ew political p arty Poll: FG gets MICHAEL McDOWELL, Page 24 ■ Public demands more powers for PAC SHANE ROSS, Page 24 it in the neck; ■ Ireland wants Universal Health Insurance -but doesn'tbelieve the Governmentcan deliver BRENDAN O'CONNOR, Page 25 ■ We are deeply suspicious SF rampant; of thecharity sector MAEVE SHEEHAN, Page 25 ■ Royal family are welcome to 1916 celebrations EILISH O'HANLON, Page 25 new partycall LOVE IS IN THE AIR: TV presenter Grainne Seoige and former ■ ie s s a Childers is rugbycoach turned businessman Leon Jordaan celebrating iittn of the capital their engagement yesterday. Grainne's dress is from Havana EOGHAN HARRIS, Page 19 in Donnybrookr Dublin 4. Photo: Gerry Mooney. Hayesfaces defeat in Dublin; Nessa to top Full Story, Page 5 & Living, Page 2 poll; SF set to take seat in each constituency da n ie l Mc Connell former minister Eamon Ryan and JOHN DRENNAN (11 per cent). MillwardBrown Our poll also asked for peo FINE Gael Junior Minister ple’s second preference in Brian Hayes is facing a humil FULL POLL DETAILS AND ANALYSIS: ‘ terms of candidate. -
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24.06.16 – 30.06.16
KASPress Ireland 24.06.16 – 30.06.16 Welcome to KASPress Ireland, our weekly summary of relevant and interesting news from the Irish press. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung News Summary London Office Top Story Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan has ruled out a Border poll following the Brexit referendum. He told the Seanad that although he understood the motivations of those who called for a referendum, for such a poll to be held, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland must determine that a majority of the electorate would opt for a united Ireland. At present, there was no evidence to suggest that would be the case. To read more on this story, click here. Politics Taoiseach Enda Kenny has landed himself in a Brexit row after telling EU leaders that Scotland shouldn't be "dragged out" of the European Union. Mr Kenny made the unprecedented intervention in front of British Prime Minister David Cameron at the European Council "on behalf" of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. To read more on this story, click here. Brexit will not affect Budget 2017 but its longer term effects on Ireland could be serious depending on what deal the UK agrees with the EU, Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said. To read more on this story, click here. Enda Kenny yesterday clashed with members of the Independent Alliance, who are demanding a free vote on a bill that allows for terminations in cases of fatal foetal abnormality. The Taoiseach was forced to adjourn yesterday's Cabinet meeting without agreement after ministers Shane Ross and Finian McGrath had insisted that TDs should be allowed to vote with their consciences. -
Independent Alliance
Independent Alliance Breda Burke Committee on Procedure and Privileges Standing sub-Committee on Dail Reform Dail Eireann Leinster House Dublin 2 1 16 h March 2016 Dear Breda, As instructed, please now find below the submissions for Dail reform, as proposed by the members of the Independent Alliance. Dail Reform The Independent Alliance is committed to fundamental Dail Reform. We are seeking that power be decentralised. Following the election, we believe there is a unique opportunity to return power to the Dail and reduce the power of the government. We believe the following measures are imperative for true Dail reform; a. The Independent Alliance will not be imposing any party whip, except on votes of confidence. This automatically rebalances power in favour of the Dail, against the cabinet. We would welcome a reciprocal gesture from other parties. If this is not possible for them on all aspects of Dail votes, perhaps parties might commit to removing the whip for certain topics? b. We believe the Taoiseach's prerogative on when to call a general election can be abused and manipulated to suit the Taoiseach of the day and their party, as opposed to acting in the country's best interest. For that reason, we want to remove this unique power and create stability and certainty for the lifetime of a government, thus increasing the work rate. For that reason we propose that Ireland follow the example of many other countries and introduce fixed terms for the Dail. There would of course be provision for an impromptu election if the Taoiseach fails to retain the support or confidence of a majority of the Dail. -
CULTURAL and EDUCATIONAL PANEL (A) Provisional Nominating Bodies Sub-Panel
SEANAD GENERAL ELECTION _________________ APRIL, 2016 _________________ PANELS OF CANDIDATES PREPARED BY THE SEANAD RETURNING OFFICER ACT, 1947, AS AMENDED BY THE SEANAD ELECTORAL (PANEL MEMBERS) ACT, 1954. CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PANEL (a) Provisional Nominating Bodies Sub-Panel Name Address Description Qualifications of candidate for inclusion in the Name of body by whom Candidate was Panel as determined by the Seanad nominated Returning Officer Brabazon, Tom 75 Lóiste Mhic Reachtain, Baile Comhairleoir Cathrach, Conradh Na Gaeilge Átha Cliath 13 Aturnae Burke, Deirdre Orchard House, Templelyon, Solicitor The Law Society of Ireland Redcross, Co. Wicklow Carey, Declan 116 The Strand, Donabate, Co. Mental Health Social Worker Dental Council Dublin Collins, Michael Ballinvallig, Newcastle West, Public Representative, Theatre Forum Limited Co. Limerick Musician, Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Eireann Connolly, John 12 Gort na Bró, Millers Lane, Primary School Teacher Irish National Teachers’ Organisation Rahoon, Galway Conway, Joe ‘An Druimín’, Roselawn, College Tutor, Public Aontas Múinteoirí Éireann/Teachers’ Union of Tramore, Co. Waterford Representative Ireland Crowley, Liam Killorglin, Co. Kerry Solicitor The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland D’Arcy, Jim 12 Sandygrove Close, Senator Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Blackrock, Dundalk, Co. Louth Finucane, Jim 3 Cloondara, Tralee, Co. Kerry Member of Kerry ETB Education and Training Boards Ireland Howard, Mary Claureen House, Ennis, Co. Member of Clare County The Drama League of Ireland Clare -
Guide to the 30 Dáil for Anti-Poverty Groups
European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) Ireland Guide to the 30th Dáil for Anti-Poverty Groups ‘EAPN Ireland is a network of groups and individuals working against poverty and social exclusion. Our objective is to put the fight against poverty at the top of the European and Irish agendas’ Contents Page Acknowledgements 2 Introduction 2 The Parties 4 Dáil Session Guide 5 A Brief Guide to Legislation 7 Dáil Committees 9 The TD in the Dáil 9 Contacting a TD 12 APPENDICES 1: List of Committees and Spokespersons 2: Government Ministers and Party Spokespersons 1 Introduction This Guide has been produced by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) Ireland. It is intended as a short briefing on the functioning of the Dáil and a simple explanation of specific areas that may be of interest to people operating in the community/NGO sector in attempting to make the best use of the Dáil. This briefing document is produced as a result of the EAPN Focus on Poverty in Ireland project, which started in December 2006. This project aimed to raise awareness of poverty and put poverty reduction at the top of the political agenda, while also promoting understanding and involvement in the social inclusion process among people experiencing poverty. This Guide is intended as an accompanying document to the EAPN Guide to Understanding and Engaging with the European Union. The overall aim in producing these two guides is to inform people working in the community and voluntary sector of how to engage with the Irish Parliament and the European Union in influencing policy and voicing their concerns about poverty and social inclusion issues. -
Multi-Culturalism in Ireland: Examining the Context of and Debates Surrounding the Citizenship Referendum Melanie Todman SIT Study Abroad
SIT Graduate Institute/SIT Study Abroad SIT Digital Collections Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection SIT Study Abroad Fall 2004 Multi-Culturalism in Ireland: Examining the Context of and Debates Surrounding the Citizenship Referendum Melanie Todman SIT Study Abroad Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection Part of the Demography, Population, and Ecology Commons, and the Public Policy Commons Recommended Citation Todman, Melanie, "Multi-Culturalism in Ireland: Examining the Context of and Debates Surrounding the Citizenship Referendum" (2004). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. 509. https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/509 This Unpublished Paper is brought to you for free and open access by the SIT Study Abroad at SIT Digital Collections. It has been accepted for inclusion in Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection by an authorized administrator of SIT Digital Collections. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Multi-Culturalism in Ireland: Examining the Context of and Debates Surrounding the Citizenship Referendum Melanie Todman Carleton College Northfield, Minnesota, USA School for International Training Ireland: Peace and Conflict Studies Tanya Ward–Advisor Aeveen Kerisk–Director December 4th 2004 Introduction Presently, one of the most interesting phenomena in the world is the massive population shift that is occurring on a global level. People are moving across borders in an unprecedented way. There are a number of factors contributing to this widespread movement. First, travel has become less of a burden and less of an expense. In addition, the world is tied together economically as globalization becomes more widespread. The United States and western EU affiliated countries are mainly on the receiving end of this mass migration; the United States has been experiencing this immigration for decades however, many European countries are experiencing heavy immigration for the first time. -
10Th Annual Report, 2005
BRITISH-IRISH INTER-PARLIAMENTARY BODY COMHLACHT IDIR-PHARLAIMINTEACH NA BREATAINE AGUS NA hÉIREANN TENTH ANNUAL REPORT No. 118 — March 2005 THE WORK OF THE BRITISH-IRISH INTER-PARLIAMENTARY BODY Introduction 1. This is the Tenth Annual Report of the Body since it was decided at the 11th Plenary Session in May 1996 that such a Report should be made. This Report summarises the work of the Body during 2005. Membership of the Body 2. The General Election in the United Kingdom in May resulted in a number of changes to the British delegation, the most significant of which was the replacement of Mr David Winnick, MP as Co-Chair by Mr Paul Murphy, MP. Mr Winnick had announced at the Bundoran Plenary session that he would leave the Body, although he was not standing down from the House of Commons. Lord Dubs replaced Mr Kevin McNamara (who left the House of Commons) on the Steering Committee. Mr John Hume of the SDLP also retired from the Commons at the General Election and his presence is much missed. Other notable departures were those of Mr Harry Barnes and Mr William O'Brien. The other changes to the British Delegation can be found in Appendix 1. Hon Tony Brown MHK succeeded Mr Donald Gelling, who has again become Chief Minister of the Isle of Man. The Body expressed its congratulations to Mr Gelling. Political Developments 3. The Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly remained suspended throughout 2005. During the year, the two Governments continued their efforts to move the process forward and to restore the devolved power- sharing institutions. -
Lost at Sea Scheme
Special Report by the Ombudsman LOST AT SEA SCHEME December 2009 LOST AT SEA SCHEME | Special Report by the Ombudsman Contents THIS REPORT 3 Part One SPECIAL Report TO each HOuSE Of THE Oireachtas - 6 THE REASOnS wHy. Appendices (A) Response of the Department of Agriculture, fisheries and food (the Department) to the Investigation Report -11 february 2009 10 (B) Response of the Ombudsman to the Department’s letter of 11 february 2009 - 13 March 2009 13 (C) Response of the Department to the Ombudsman’s letter of 13 March 2009 - 23 April 2009 15 (D) Response of the Ombudsman to the Department’s letter of 23 April 2009 - 5 June 2009 17 (E) Further Letter to the Ombudsman from the Department - 30 July 2009 20 Part Two InvESTIgation Report (nOvEMBER 2008) Introduction 25 1. The Complaint 25 2. Background 26 3. Preliminary Examination 27 4. Investigation Interviews 38 5. The Department’s files and Key Records 39 6. Evidence gathered During Interviews 47 7. Analysis of the Main Issues 58 1 LOST AT SEA SCHEME | Special Report by the Ombudsman 8. The Byrne family and the Lost at Sea Scheme 74 9. Findings 76 10. Recommendations 82 Appendices Appendix 1: The Lost at Sea Scheme 85 Appendix 2: Response of the Department of Communications, 87 Marine and natural Resources to the Statement of Complaint -31 July 2006 Appendix 3: Undated and unsigned file Memo 89 Appendix 4: Submission of the Department of Agriculture, 90 Fisheries and food in response to the Draft Investigation Report -3 July 2008 Appendix 5: Submissions of the former Minister for the Marine and 96 Natural Resources, frank fahey TD, in response to the Draft Investigation Report -14 May 2008 and 19 June 2008 2 LOST AT SEA SCHEME | Special Report by the Ombudsman This Report This Report describes one family’s (the Byrnes’) unsuccess- ful attempt for assistance under the Lost at Sea Scheme. -
State Involvement in the Magdalene Laundries
This redacted version is being made available for public circulation with permission from those who submitted their testimonies State involvement in the Magdalene Laundries JFM’s principal submissions to the Inter-departmental Committee to establish the facts of State involvement with the Magdalene Laundries Compiled by1: Dr James M. Smith, Boston College & JFM Advisory Committee Member Maeve O’Rourke, JFM Advisory Committee Member 2 Raymond Hill, Barrister Claire McGettrick, JFM Co-ordinating Committee Member With Additional Input From: Dr Katherine O’Donnell, UCD & JFM Advisory Committee Member Mari Steed, JFM Co-ordinating Committee Member 16th February 2013 (originally circulated to TDs on 18th September 2012) 1. Justice for Magdalenes (JFM) is a non-profit, all-volunteer organisation which seeks to respectfully promote equality and advocate for justice and support for the women formerly incarcerated in Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries. Many of JFM’s members are women who were in Magdalene Laundries, and its core coordinating committee, which has been working on this issue in an advocacy capacity for over twelve years, includes several daughters of women who were in Magdalene Laundries, some of whom are also adoption rights activists. JFM also has a very active advisory committee, comprised of academics, legal scholars, politicians, and survivors of child abuse. 1 The named compilers assert their right to be considered authors for the purposes of the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000. Please do not reproduce without permission from JFM (e-mail: [email protected]). 2 Of the Bar of England and Wales © JFM 2012 Acknowledgements Justice for Magdalenes (JFM) gratefully acknowledges The Ireland Fund of Great Britain for its recent grant. -
An Exploration of Parliamentary Speeches in the Irish Parliament Using Topic Modeling
Technological University Dublin ARROW@TU Dublin Dissertations School of Computer Sciences 2018 An Exploration of Parliamentary Speeches in the Irish Parliament Using Topic Modeling Fiona Leheny Technological University Dublin Follow this and additional works at: https://arrow.tudublin.ie/scschcomdis Part of the Computer Sciences Commons Recommended Citation Leheny, Fiona (2018). An exploration of parliamentary speeches in the Irish parliament using topic modeling. Masters dissertation, DIT, 2018. This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the School of Computer Sciences at ARROW@TU Dublin. It has been accepted for inclusion in Dissertations by an authorized administrator of ARROW@TU Dublin. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 License An Exploration of Parliamentary Speeches in the Irish Parliament using Topic Modeling Fiona Leheny A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of Dublin Institute of Technology for the degree of M.Sc. in Computing (Data Analytics) September 2017 Declaration I certify that this dissertation which I now submit for examination for the award of MSc in Computing (Data Analytics), is entirely my own work and has not been taken from the work of others save and to the extent that such work has been cited and acknowledged within the text of my work. This dissertation was prepared according to the regulations for postgraduate study of the Dublin Institute of Technology and has not been submitted in whole or part for an award in any other Institute or University.