Irish Neutrality League Announce Rally for Peace

Cross-party Oireachtas members of the INL today announced details of a major Dublin event to promote peace and neutrality. The ‘Public Rally for Peace: Save the Triple Lock - Save Neutrality' is taking place at 2pm in The Gresham Hotel on May 10th and will include speakers from across the opposition parties and independent Parliamentarians. There will be music and performances from Lisa O’Neil and other artists. This event is part of a campaign of activities nationwide in opposition to government plans to get rid of the triple lock and undermine Ireland's proud tradition of neutrality.

Senator Higgins raises concerns about rollback on safety in new Merchant Shipping Bill

Senator Alice-Mary Higgins has raised concerns in relation to new Government legislation which will regulate offshore service vessels including those that will construct, maintain and operate any future potential offshore LNG terminals. Senator Higgins has described the Bill as a “worrying rollback in previous safety regulations” as it contains no obligations on the Minister to deliver operational safety rules. Responding to Senator Higgins in the Seanad, Minister Sean Canney stated that “it may not be practical” to apply rules under internationally agreed safety conventions to smaller vessels that may be involved in industrial activity concerning offshore fossil fuel infrastructure. 

Senator Alice-Mary Higgins honoured to be re-elected to Seanad Éireann

This week I was honoured to sign the Roll of Members for the 27th Seanad. I will continue to be a strong and progressive voice for equality, environment, public services and human rights in the challenging times ahead. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported my re-election campaign - the nominators, assentors, volunteers, campaigners and everyone who entrusted me with their vote to represent them in the next Seanad.

Last chance to get your ballot re-issued is Jan 22nd. Overseas graduates can vote from abroad. Contact the NUI today with your current address.

If you did not yet receive a ballot paper or if you wish to check your current address is on the NUI voter register, email records@nui.ie or phone 01 439 2424. You have until 22 Jan to update your address and have your ballot re-issued to this address. Graduates overseas can request this too. Here's a useful guide on returning your Seanad vote. Remember to post your ballot paper back in time to reach the NUI head office by 29 Jan.