Paula Butterly, TD

More work must be done to protect children from exploitation by gangs, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Moves to change the law on the use of counselling notes in criminal trials rightly prioritises the needs of victims, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Legislation for crimes against retail workers must be introduced as soon as possible, a Fine Gael TD has said.

New biometric recognition technology will help free up Garda time and progress criminal investigations, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The Drogheda Christmas lights will soon be switched on again after funding has been secured to carry out repairs, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The Government’s Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan will deliver more homes, better transport as well as the critical infrastructure Ireland’s growing population needs, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The disclosure of’ counselling notes to criminal trials serves little purpose other than re-traumatising victims of sexual and gender-based violence, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Clarity on eligibility criteria for social housing applicants which are similar to the requirements for social protection supports are welcome and will eliminate ambiguity, a Fine Gael TD has said.

A new taskforce will introduce a series of recommendations to strengthen local government in Ireland, said a Fine Gael TD.

Counselling records for victims of sexual abuse are private confidential documents which have no role to play in a trial, a Fine Gael TD has said.