News & Statements
Special Oireachtas Committee needed to examine Citizens’ Assembly recommendations – Madigan
Minister for Special Education Josepha Madigan has called for the establishment of a Special Oireachtas Committee to examine the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality, in particular the three recommendations regarding constitutional reform.
New Metrolink to Sandyford needed to avoid post-Covid return to traffic chaos – Madigan
Minister Josepha Madigan has called for the National Transport Authority to re-commit itself to the long-stalled Metrolink South, as part of a new focus on improved public transport as Ireland emerges from Covid-19 restrictions.
Minister Madigan announces new special school in Cork and the expansion of existing special school capacity
Increased delays in judicial separation and divorce cases highlights the urgency of family court reform – Madigan
Minister for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan, has called for the drafting of the new Family Court Bill to be prioritised so that separating and divorcing couples can avoid experiencing further delays.
Time for employers to identify pay gaps within their organisations – Madigan
Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, Josepha Madigan, has called on employers to ensure that any existing pay gaps in their organisation are identified and addressed ahead of the enactment of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019, which was first introduced by Fine Gael in Government.
Madigan highlights importance of meaningful engagement by LDA
A Fine Gael TD has called on the Land Development Agency (LDA) to increase their engagement with local resident’s associations, businesses and community groups in the immediate vicinity of any proposed LDA development.
Urgent work to progress capping of carpark charges in hospitals required – Madigan
Urgent work is needed to progress the Programme for Government’s provision for the capping of carpark charges in hospitals, a Fine Gael Minister of State has said.
HSE Lactation Consultant & Breastfeeding Support Services will remain in Dublin South East Local Health Office – Madigan
Dublin-Rathdown TD and Minister, Josepha Madigan, has today (Monday) received confirmation from the HSE Dublin South-East Local Health Office that first-time mothers and parents within the local area will still be able to access a lactation consultant and other breastfeeding support services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister Madigan welcomes positive feedback for first ever dedicated in-school therapy supports for students
Minister Madigan visiting St Martin de Porres National School