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Climate Justice: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015
Posted on October 14, 2015

Climate Justice: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
I was delighted to see the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015 back in the Seanad for discussion this week, it's been a long time coming!
Unveiling of Hall of Honour Memorial Stone - Trinity College Dublin
Posted on September 28, 2015

Hall of Honour Memorial Stone
On Saturday I had the pleasure and honour of attending and being inivited to give speak at the unveiling of the Hall of Honour Memorial Stone. It was a momentous occasion and a very moving tribute to all the many men and one woman from the Trinity College community that died in the First World War.
Speech at Unveiling of Hall of Honour Memorial Stone - Trinity College Dublin, Saturday 26th September 2015
Distinguished Guests, Visitors, Friends and Colleagues,
IASIO (Irish Association for the Social Integration of Offenders ) Biennial Report
Posted on September 24, 2015

This morning I attended the launch of the Irish Association for the Social Integration of Offenders (IASIO) Biennial Report. Great work being done on the rehabilitation of ex-offenders.The report was officially launched by Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald, TD. http://www.iasio.ie/
Freshers' Week 2015/2016
Posted on September 24, 2015

Freshers' Week 2015/2016, Trinity College Dublin
2015/2016 Academic year at Trinity College Dublin has begun! I popped over to Front Square to revel in the annual buzz and excitement of Freshers' Week. I met Caroline Winston and Shane Folan at the Trinity Labour / Labour Youth stall, here's to a great year ahead!
https://www.facebook.com/TrinityLabourYouth - Join today!
'IMMIGRATION, ASYLUM AND LEGAL CHANGE IN IRELAND' - CICL Seminar *Booked Out
Posted on September 17, 2015

IMMIGRATION, ASYLUM AND LEGAL CHANGE IN IRELAND
11am – 1pm Friday 18th September 2015, Dublin Institute of Technology
Aungier Street campus, Management House (first floor, beside the library) (part of the CICL ‘Changing Ireland, Changing Law’ research project)
This is the third in a series of seminars being organised by myself Prof. Ivana Bacik (Law School, TCD) and Dr. Mary Rogan (DIT Law) in partnership with the Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA), the National Women’s Council (NWCI), the Gay & Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN) and the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI).
Speakers will include: Professor Cathryn Costello, University of Oxford;
Dublin Bay South Selection Convention
Posted on August 17, 2015

With Labour Party colleagues Pat Rabbitte TD, Kevin Humphries TD, and Ruairi Quinn TD, at last month's Dublin Bay South selection convention. I was happy to support Kevin's successful nomination in the contest for the upcoming General Election and I wish him well.
Terenure Educate Together National School campaign
Posted on August 17, 2015

It was great to meet Nikki Murphy and her fellow volunteer colleague in the Seanad last month. They are a part of a campaign working hard to establish an Educate Together school, in D6, Terenure. I wish them every success and fully support their call to offer more educational choices for parents and their children.
Women in Politics - From the archives #YouTube
Posted on August 06, 2015

Women in Politics Public Lecture, Trinity College Dublin - 4th June 2013
Speakers: Prof Gail McElroy, Ms Rachel Nolan, Prof Ivana Bacik, Prof Catherine Lawless.
March4Choice 2012 - From the archives
Posted on August 06, 2015

Here's one from the archives, thanks to Mick Fitz for capturing this video of the March4Choice rally in Dublin, 2012.
As we approach another campaign and potential referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment I still stand committed to safe and legal access to abortion rights and the right to choose. #IAmProChoice
Filmed by Micks Metaphors
Published on Oct 1, 2012
Seanad Register - Update your contact details
Posted on August 05, 2015

Have you moved house or are you moving house in the near future?
To ensure you can use your Graduate Vote in the Seanad Elections please make sure the Academic Registry have your up-to-date details.
I have noticed when I send out my seasonal Newsletter that there are a lot of returns from 'Unknown Occupant' addresses.
Check the register today and ensure that as a Trinity College Dublin graduate you are registered to vote and kept in the loop on Alumni news.
https://www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/seanad/