Willie O'Dea
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Fianna Fail TD for Limerick City, Former Cabinet Minister & Junior Minister
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We need to remove all Covid restrictions as hospital and ICU figures have remained stable as a result of high levels of vaccination and natural immunity. Hospitality businesses should now be allowed to operate as normal & the use of the covid pass should be abandoned.
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Fianna Fáil needs to get back to basics & abandon the Hate Speech Bill etc. Focus on Housing, Health and Law & Order and stop playing to the woke gallery. Start listening to the people, stop talking down to them and stop listening to the out of touch Greens & NGOs
#Referendum2024
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This story backs up what I'm hearing from constituents - this scheme is a huge irritant to the public. Millions of bottles & cans not returned. Seems to be just an extra tax on people who were already recycling. Another great initiative of the Greens!
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JP McManus employs hundreds, pays tax on what he earns here, set up a company abroad & pays tax there. Nothing wrong with that. He voluntarily donates millions of his own money to good causes. Let's leave the envy to one side & celebrate what's being done!
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Covid certs were touted as a temporary measure until we achieved high vaccination levels. With 92% of all adults fully vaccinated, if we don’t ease restrictions next Friday when will we?
Government considers extending Digital Covid Certificates beyond October 22 amid surge in cases
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I have urged the Taoiseach & the Min for Educ to lift the rule that mandates the wearing of masks by school children. In early Dec, Gov said it would be a temp measure and would be reviewed in Feb. With much milder Omicron variant, mask mandates for school children should now go.
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I have urged the Taoiseach and Min for Health to remove all Covid restrictions, as with the Omicron variant there is no rationale for them. We need to follow the lead of Spain and start dealing with Covid as an endemic disease rather than a pandemic.
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Why would we extend the use of vaccine passports to more areas of life, when so many countries that have a much lower Covid rate than us at present, do not require vaccine passports?
‘One of the highest daily figures ever’ – 5,483 Covid-19 cases confirmed today
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I questioned the Taoiseach in the Dáil regarding the proposed WHO Global Pandemic Treaty. I asked the Taoiseach if the advice of the Attorney General has been sought as to whether the Government signing up to this will require a constitutional referendum.
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Willie O’Dea urges total end to all Covid-19 restrictions
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Government should now end all Covid-19 restrictions.
BREAKING: Covid passes and hospitality curbs to go as Nphet clears the way for easing of almost all restrictions in coming days
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2 months ago I asked the Tánaiste if the introduction of a vaccine pass would in effect create a two-tiered society & constitute medical apartheid. He agreed that it would create a division in our society. The phrase ‘We are all in this together’ has very quickly become redundant
I questioned the Tánaiste today in the Dáil about his idea of introducing a Covid-19 vaccine certificate, vaccine pass or immunity certificate to govern access to services, goods, education or employment in this country. I put it to him that vaccine certificate systems 1/2
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NPHET is warning of up to 700k cases in next three months - this seems to be an extremely pessimistic view & is strongly contested by many experts. Businesses expecting to open next week should be allowed to & without vaccine status discrimination.
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Where is the logic in closing pubs and restaurants at 5pm and pushing everybody towards house parties? This
#NPHET
advice would be devastating for these businesses.
Close bars and restaurants at 5pm to combat a surge in the Omicron variant of Covid-19 Nphet tells Government
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I welcome the news that Gov are not extending the use of vaccine passports to more areas of life. We now need to look at what scientific evidence is provided for the use of vaccine passports.
Why would we extend the use of vaccine passports to more areas of life, when so many countries that have a much lower Covid rate than us at present, do not require vaccine passports?
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Of those 200,000 who are allegedly better off on the €350 Covid payment, many 1000s were below the poverty line. I will oppose any move to drive them down below this line again. This has to be an inclusive recovery.
#COVID19Ireland
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Last night at the FF Parliamentary Party meeting I told my colleagues & Taoiseach that the idea of vaccine cert proposal is anathema to me (many shared my concerns) & I warned that if special legislation is required for the Cert, it it will be v difficult to get it through Dáil.
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Listen Back: Both myself &
@JMcGuinnessTD
were on with Claire Byrne earlier renewing our calls to abandon the Hate Speech Bill & focus on the real issues that matter to people:
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I am bitterly disappointed for the people of Limerick that the 3rd city of the Republic and economic driver of the Mid-West has been completely overlooked for either senior or Junior Ministerial appointments. I have been inundated with messages from people who feel let down (1/2)
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I questioned the Taoiseach about the need to put the EU Migrant pact to the people in a referendum. I also asked that if Ireland signed up to the WHO Pandemic Treaty that this also should be put to the people as these changes would be of such fundamental importance.
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The children of this country have had a very tough 2 yrs & now with a huge proportion of school children recovered from covid or vaccinated, it is time to remove mask mandates at primary & 2nd level schools & allow teachers and pupils who wish to continue to wear masks to do so.
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About two years ago, I proposed a mid-point review of the Programme for Gov. Such was the outcry from both the FF & FG leaders that you’d swear I’d demanded they abstain from foreign travel. Now, with a new FG leader, we are told FG is having a “reset”:
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There goes my Winter vacation!
'Limerick TD banned from Russia'
A headline I did not expect to find myself writing today, that's for sure!
➡️
#LimerickLive
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My article published in yesterday's Sunday Independent:
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would lead to a two-tier Ireland, marginalising those who cannot access, cannot medically receive or may simply object to receiving a vaccine and that his proposal would amount to medical apartheid.
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Stop panic buying! Please, please, think of others during this crisis. Do you really need to have months supply of toilet paper and deny an elderly person, who is already probably scared and shouldn't have to travel from shop to shop to get basic supplies.
#coronavirusireland
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Gov should scrap the unwieldy system of social protection payments they have just introduced for workers laid off due to Covid-19 and replace it with a direct payment of 80% of wages. We bailed out the banks. Now we must bail out the people
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and grossly insulted. There are 3 Government TDs out of 4 in Limerick City, yet Micheál Martin has felt it appropriate to insult all the people of Limerick City with this decision. It's strange if he thinks that we can deliver 3 out of 4 after this!
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I'm very impressed!
Fun with
#Sneachta
in Limerick⛄
People getting creative in Limerick during
#StormEmma
. Here is Willie Snow’Dea
PICTURE: Tara O’Shea-Robinson
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Penneys, Ryanair & other cash rich businesses are not giving staff their full pay despite 75% State subsidy. They are availing of tax payers generosity, but are breaking the spirit & letter of the scheme. This amounts to utter exploitation of vulnerable people during
#COVID19
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Des O'Malley R.I.P.
It is well known that there was alot of infighting in FF during the leadership of Charles Haughey, but even those on the opposing side to Des would concede that he had a powerful intellect. He was straight as an arrow with no hint of corruption ever. 1/3
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I questioned the Tánaiste today in the Dáil about his idea of introducing a Covid-19 vaccine certificate, vaccine pass or immunity certificate to govern access to services, goods, education or employment in this country. I put it to him that vaccine certificate systems 1/2
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Many of the most vulnerable people in the country on Illness Benefit have had their payment suddenly reduced or stopped completely. Nobody can get through to the relevant section of the Dept. When is the Min for Social Protection going to sort out this mess?
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My article in today's Sunday Independent:
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The Minister for Education has informed me that she has given approval for Limerick Educate Together Secondary School to proceed to tender to construct a new 1000 pupil school in Castletroy. The new school will also include four special needs classrooms. This is very welcome news
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Delighted to have been selected to run in the next General Election tonight for
@fiannafailparty
along with
@jamesjcollins
in Limerick City. Thank you to John Brassil TD for chairing the Convention.
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I told the Min for Social Protection that I do not understand why the new auto-enrolment pension scheme is being handed over to the private insurance and pensions industry to be managed. It is a State scheme. The experience of many people during the recent financial crash has
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The infamous Fine Gael video was mentioned several times at the doors today. The Fine Gael approach appears to be if at first you don't succeed, then you lower your standards even further!
#GE2020
@fiannafailparty
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Great News!!
Minister Eamon Ryan has just announced that the Coonagh to Knockalisheen road will go ahead in its ENTIRETY!
@buildourroad
#Moyross
#Limerick
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I am delighted that Min Ryan has given the go ahead for the completion of the Coonagh to Knockalisheen road in its entirety. The campaign to get the road built showed what great community spirit exists in Moyross. I want to congratulate everybody who played their part 1/3
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Why is
#Lyricfm
being moved from
#Limerick
.To my knowledge it is run efficiently. Is everything that comes out of Dublin as cost effective? Why does Limerick have to take the hit - this is a huge blow to arts & media in Limerick. Where is
#RTE
& Gov commitment to the regions?
A reduction in staff numbers of 200, the closure of the current Limerick studio and the digital radio network, and the sale of the RTÉ Guide are among the plans announced by RTÉ to address its financial crisis
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I was out and about tentatively testing the mood with my constituents and what I found out is that at least the dogs are still happy to see me 😉
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The decision to base
#LyricFM
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#Limerick
was as a result of a Cabinet decision. RTE cannot be allowed to unilaterally reverse a decision made by the Gov. Today in the Dáil I asked the Taoiseach about this.
#keeplyricinlimerick
See Dáil exchange @
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I am delighted that the Gov have agreed to my proposal to extend the Fuel Allowance payment by 4 weeks in light of the
#COVID19ireland
pandemic.
@fiannafailparty
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The Banks are acting disgracefully in charging quarterly fees to the recent
#COVID19
unemployed. They are gouging people who have recently been laid off. This is immoral, it's Shylock tactics and preying on people when they are most vulnerable. 1/3
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Fine Gael have described
@fiannafailparty
as untrustworthy. These are the people who promised to build a Children's Hospital for €500m & it has now risen to €2.5 billion. These are the people who promised to increase the OAP by €25 but only increased it by €15. 1/2
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Large crowd at the vigil in Limerick to honour the memory of Ashling Murphy, who attended college in Mary I Limerick up to last year. Everybody shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific killing of the young schoolteacher. May she rest in peace
#AislingMurphy
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Thank you
I am absolutely delighted to be elected to Dáil Éireann again. I want to thank the thousands of people who put their trust in me and gave me their vote. I also want to say a big thank you to my family, friends and my wonderful team of election workers. 1/3
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Yesterday, I asked the Taoiseach to pause the implementation of the Hate Crime Bill, as so many have grave reservations about the Bill, many of which I share. Thankfully, the bill has now been deferred and will now not be considered again until the next Dáil term.
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I have just raised the issue of the Coonagh to Knockalisheen distributor road at this evening's Fianna Fáil P P meeting. I urged the Taoiseach to intervene with Min Ryan and I proposed a motion backing the completion of the road in it's ENTIRETY and in accordance with the 1/2
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Dolores was an outstanding singer who along with her band The Cranberries conquered the world. They were the soundtrack to a generation. RIP Dolores - Limerick was and will always be very proud of you. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Irish and international singer Dolores O’Riordan has died suddenly in London today. She was 46 years old.
Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time. Full Statement:
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I was delighted to attend the launch of Co-operative Housing Ireland's new development of 71 new homes at Baunacloka Heights, Mungret, today by the Minister for Housing,
@DarraghOBrienTD
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I am very sorry to hear about the death of Noel Treacy who was a great friend and colleague. I always enjoyed Noel's company, as he was always cheerful and good humoured. My condolences to all his family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis.
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Third canvass of the day just completed. Great reaction on the doors. Definite prospect of second seat here for
@fiannafailparty
.
#GE20
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Welcome news with the lifting of most of the Covid restrictions tomorrow from 6am, including the use of the Covid Pass and all restrictions on hospitality.
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I believe that
@ReginaDo
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Many older people are understandably anxious about collecting their pensions from Post Offices during the
#Coronavirusireland
crisis. 1/3
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It was great to be joined by
@MichealMartinTD
in
#Limerick
today as he canvassed for myself and
@jamesjcollins
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#GE2020
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As I said last week on television, I believe now more than ever that the St. Patrick's Day festivities should be cancelled. Going ahead would risk the lives of the most vulnerable in our society. We have to prioritise people's health above all else.
#coronvirusireland
#COVID2019
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Part-time workers
I am delighted to say that following my engagements with the Dept of Social Protection, part-time workers who had been signing on for part of the week will now get the full Covid-19 payment of €350 per week.
#COVID19ireland
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I just voted at my my local polling station. Please consider giving me your Number 1 vote to allow me to continue to work hard on your behalf - all year around and not just at elections. Please also consider voting no 2 for
@jamesjcollins
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Go raibh maith agaibh
@fiannafailparty
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Lyric FM is part of what public service broadcasting should be about and has to be saved.
#Limerick
is very proud to call it our national station.
#savelyricfm
Home town support!
@RTElyricfm
is intensely proud to be based in the heart of beautiful
#Limerick
city. Thank you
@Limerick_Leader
#savelyric
#lyricfmpublicservicebroadcasting
@LimerickArts
@limerickpost
@ilovelimerick
@stmaryslimerick
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Des was deeply involved in a number of attempts to unseat Haughey as leader of FF and I supported him on each and every occasion. Had he succeeded, the history of FF might have been very different and I have no doubt that we'd be in a much better place than we are now. 2/3
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The payments system about to be announced by the Gov next week shd be the precursor to introducing a basic income system to replace our outdated inequitable and inefficient social welfare system
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The Min for Edu
@NormaFoleyTD1
has informed me that she has given initial approval for a significant extension to
@CastletroyC
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2 graphics
1 art & craft
1 home economics
1 Science lab
@padflanagan22
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Very welcome announcement today in Castletroy by Minister for Education,
@NormaFoleyTD1
that a design team has been appointed for a significant extension to Castletroy College secondary school. Well done to all involved 👏
@CastletroyC
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I questioned the Taoiseach about UHL - the situation on the ground in there is beyond appalling. I asked him if the Government will give consideration to reopening at least one of the closed Emergency Departments because people are at the end of their tether.
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He faced down a very serious threat to national security when he was Minister for Justice and was a brilliant Minister for Industry and Trade. I think the State owes him a significant debt of gratitude. 3/3
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There is less to the newly announced Enterprise Support Grant than meets the eye, no assistance for people over the age of 66yrs, it only applies to people who have come off the Covid payment since the middle of May, the total sum allocated will only allow 12,000 grants.
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I was on
@morningireland
earlier discussing the Coonagh to Knocklisheen Road with Minister Eamon Ryan. You can listen back at the link below:
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin to raise controversial €45m roadway plan with Green Party leader Eamon Ryan after Fianna Fáil parliamentary party urges Ryan to back project -
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Willie O’Dea: Never mind opinion polls, the real test of the public mood looms on June 7
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I am delighted that Minister
@AnneRabbitte
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Terrible news that that Debenhams is to go into Liquidation. This is devastating news for all the workers there and more bad news for
#Limerick
City Centre.
#COVID19ireland
@Live95fmNews
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I cannot understand this ridiculous decision to put horses before people. Whoever is responsible for this should be sacked!
BREAKING: Limerick's vaccination centre in Patrickswell will be closed tomorrow to facilitate a horse racing meeting.
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Please consider giving me your No. 1 vote this Saturday. I am available at all times throughout the year to assist my constituents and represent Limerick - not just at election time! On Saturday, pease Vote No. 1 Willie O'Dea and continue your preference for James Collins.
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Great reaction so far on the doors in Garryowen,
#Limerick
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#AnIrelandForAll
#GE20
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Delighted to accompany Minister for Education
@NormaFoleyTD1
on a visit to
@LHCfcj
&
@laurelhillsec
schools today. Huge building project given green light by Minister. Well done to the Principals, staff, the students & particularly the musicians & singers who were superb.
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We in
@fiannafailparty
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#GE2020
#AnIrelandForAll
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What a brilliant win by a great group of players & what a performance from Gearoid Hegarty.
#LuimneachAbu
What a send off by St. Patrick’s GAA Club members to Gearoid Hegarty when he left his home in Rhebogue this morning
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I have been informed by the Minister for Education
@NormaFoleyTD1
that
@SjCrescent
Dooradoyle, has been approved to go to tender for 5 science labs and temporary accomodation. This is very welcome news for all involved.
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I met with Shane Hanna and Mary Quinn at Villiers school earlier who briefed me on their new International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme which is the equivalant of the Leaving Cert. Villiers is only the second school in Ireland to be authorised for this prestigious programme
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An additional Vaccination Centre is needed for Limerick. It doesn't make sense that there is only 1 vaccination centre for Limerick @ the Radisson Hotel on the Ennis rd when Cork has five vaccination centres provided for. I have tabled a Parliamentary Question to the Min 1/2
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This is absolutely brilliant news! Well done to all involved in the campaign to
#keeplyricinlimerick
. It's the right decision by RTE and let's make sure that the future of
#Lyricfm
in
#Limerick
is secured permanently.
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At today's
#dail
water committee,
@fiannafailparty
has recommended that water charges be abandoned & people who paid should be refunded
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I'm just in from my final canvass of
#GE2020
I want to say a big thank you to my wonderful team of canvassers. I literally had hundreds of volunteers out canvassing for me over the last 3 and a half weeks. They have given of their time so generously and put in a tremendous effort
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I was delighted to be one of hundreds of people who took part in the
#DebenhamsWorkersRally
in support of
#Debenhams
workers earlier today.
@fiannafailparty
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I have just questioned the Tánaiste in the Dáil on
#LyricFM
closure in
#Limerick
during Leader's Questions.
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Nollaig Shona
Happy Christmas to all my constituents in Limerick and Tipperary. Hope you have a very peaceful and relaxing day.
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Children’s Respite House, Mungret to become a 7 day a week facility. Minister for Disabilities
@AnneRabbitte
who performed the official opening, has announced that St. Gabriel’s Children’s Respite House in Mungret will now receive extra funding to allow it to operate 7 days a wk.
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I was shocked to hear of the passing of Jerry O'Dea. Jerry was a very popular Councillor & publican. I held my Advice Clinic in his pub for decades now and knew Jerry and his family long before he was elected. My thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends at this v sad time
BREAKING: Shock and sadness in Limerick as mayor in waiting passes away
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I sought an assurance from the Taoiseach that the 26 students in Limerick who were not offered a secondary school place will be accommodated shortly & raised the psychological impact on an 11-or 12-year-old of not being offered a school place and getting 11 letters of rejection:
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The Taoiseach & Government need to get their act together re CervicalCheck scandal. Gov made a promise which appears to be worth nothing. So called mediation system is a sham & women like Ruth Morrissey continue to be dragged through the courts.
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Even my best friends are giving me a wide berth when I go for my walk. The social distancing message has finally registered
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