It goes without saying that repossessions should be the very last resort in cases of mortgage default or mortgage arrears. However, to be a last resort a measure must actually be possible. An unintended consequence of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 has prevented repossession from being the [...] Read more »
Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013
Fairness should be at the heart of what we do here in the national parliament. The Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill will bring fairness to a situation which I think most people are aware of. The Bill will ensure fairness for those responsible citizens who pay motor tax by closing [...] Read more »
Galway Bay Fish Farm proposals
Topical Issue – Tuesday, 5th March 2013: “The need to publish the scientific research, as well as responses by BIM to queries regarding the EIS on the environmental impact of the proposed salmon fish farm in Galway Bay off the coast of Aran and to address all concerns.” – Seán [...] Read more »
The Health Insurance Market – Dáil Private Members’ Motion for Tues/Wed 5th/6th March ‘13
Up until a few short years ago throwing money at the healthcare system was viewed as the solution to all its challenges and ills. We now know that this approach did not have the desired effect and in reality ignored the root causes of problems in our healthcare system. If [...] Read more »
Dáil motion on Mortgage Arrears and Social Housing
Dáil motion on Mortgage Arrears and Social Housing It goes without saying that unsustainable over-indebtedness is one of the most significant problems facing us today. One characteristic which has exacerbated this recession is the high level of personal debt of many people. One can observe the very human trait in [...] Read more »