Commission of Investigation into the Tuam Mother and Baby Home

15 March 2017

I spoke in the Seanad about the Tuam Mother and Baby Home in the context of Ireland's appalling history of institutional violence and the culture of denial. I called for the long-overdue separation of church and state in our country.

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What is this Referendum really about? Why I'm calling for a YES vote

23 May 2018

As we prepare to vote this Friday, I think it’s important to reflect on what this referendum is and is not about.

TIme to move to "quality" of employment rather than "level" of employment - Senator Higgins

19 February 2019

Speaking as part of the European parliamentary week, Senator Higgins spoke of the need to focus on measuring quality employment rather than level of employment. She included issues of precarious work and the lack of collective bargaining as concerns.

Budget 2019 must avoid the cost of not investing in public services

5 October 2018

The six members of the Civil Engagement Group in Seanad Éireann have outlined their concerns in advance of Budget 2019, highlighting the cost of not investing in public services.