The European Union agreement to import gas from Israel is morally inconsistent & does not even specify exclusion of occupied territories - especially worrying given gas reserves in Levant Basin. This week, I asked Minister Eamon Ryan to speak up for international law at key EU meeting of Energy Ministers next week.
Last week saw a strong debate in the Seanad on the Heritage Bill 2016, which amongst a number of other controversial provisions, proposes to expand the hedge-cutting and burning period beyond the limits set out in the current wildlife legislation.
At a press conference in Dublin today, Senators Higgins and Ruane joined campaigners from Barnardos, One Family and Spark to call on the Government to deliver for lone parents in Budget 2019 in key areas of housing, social welfare and access to employment and education.