News & Statements
Public health policy required to protect children on social media
Consideration must be given to developing a public health policy to ensure children are protected from the perils of social media, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Voting Yes in referendums will update, not negate, the constitutional and legal acknowledgment of women – Seery Kearney
The March 8th referendums aim to update—not erase—women's representation in our Constitution, enhancing equality while preserving parental rights, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Community sporting facilities can play important role in preventing drug use – Seery Kearney
Support for sports and community infrastructure must be taken seriously as an essential part of the preventative support measures against drug use, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Smartphone guideline uptake within schools vital for young minds in the digital age – Seery Kearney
Schools and parents must commit to limiting use of smartphones in classrooms to protect and safeguard children, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Assisted Human Reproduction amendments establish clear guidelines for surrogacy – Seery Kearney
The AHR legislation published yesterday provide a definite legal framework for future surrogacies - here in Ireland and abroad, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
New statutory agency must focus on delivering more refuge spaces for victims of domestic abuse – Seery Kearney
Cuan, the new statutory agency dedicated to tackling and reducing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, must focus on accelerating the delivery of new refuge spaces throughout the country, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Approval of surrogacy legislation will give certainty and legal protection to intended parents and children – Seery Kearney
The approval of amendments to surrogacy legislation will give much needed certainty and legal protection to intended parents and children, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Amendments to surrogacy legislation must give protections and peace of mind to both parents – Seery Kearney
Amendments to surrogacy legislation which is due to be published shortly must give legal recognition to parents of babies born through surrogacy, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Flu vaccinations should be free for childcare professionals – Seery Kearney
The annual flu vaccination programme should be extended to allow free vaccinations for childcare professionals, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
No smartphone guidelines for primary school children get a gold star – Seery Kearney
Today’s memo before Cabinet on introducing a voluntary no smartphone policy for primary school students finally opens up the conversation about the appropriate use of smartphones, a Fine Gael Senator has said.