Political Policing
Political policing cannot be allowed. It has happened before and, under this new policing bill, will happen again.
McNamara calls for refugee reception centre at Shannon Airport
Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara has urged Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to consider the establishment of a reception centre for refugees at Shannon Airport.
Read MoreCovid passes and healthcare capacity
I asked for evidence that Covid passes have reduced transmission. I also pointed out the failure to address overcrowding in healthcare settings where the greatest number of clusters have taken place in the last 8 weeks.
Significant increase in domestic abuse incidents in 2020
Clare Independent T.D. Michael McNamara has expressed “alarm” at new figures showing a significant increase in domestic abuse incidents across Ireland during 2020.
Read MoreReview of Offences Against the State Acts
Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara has received confirmation of a review the Offences Against the State Acts, which he described as “black mark on the Irish justice system in their current operation.”
Read MoreCriminal Legislation and COVID-19
I questioned the Justice Minister on the use of criminal legislation in combating COVID-19.
Special Criminal Court review
I welcome the Justice Minister’s announcement of his decision to undertake a review of the Special Criminal Court. In response to the announcement, I called for a meaningful review in Dáil Éireann today.
Justice for Patrick Nugent
I called for justice for Patrick Nugent and his family from the Justice Minister tonight.