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Covid-19

Post author:Colette
Post published:19/03/2020
Post category:Current

Visit the HSE website for more information: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html Pavee Point have information available here: https://www.paveepoint.ie/stay-safe-from-coronavirus-covid-19/

Thank you to Safeguarding Ireland

Post author:Colette
Post published:02/03/2020
Post category:Current

One of Colette's goals as Senator has been working towards better adult safeguarding law, policy and practice in Ireland. So it is an honour to be recognised and thanked by…

Family services at Bessborough

Saving the vital services and supports at Bessborough

Post author:Colette
Post published:07/02/2020
Post category:Current

Today Colette spoke to PJ Coogan on Cork's 96FM on the Bessborough Family Services Centre. The saving of these vital supports and services is really good news for mothers, children…

Visiting the Focus Family Services Centre

Post author:Colette
Post published:06/02/2020
Post category:Current

Thank you to Hannah O'Leary Jeffers who visited us as part of her TY work experience. While she was here we visited the Simon Community, Irish Traveller Movement and the…

A group picture after the launch!

Graphic recording of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee on Travellers Towards A More Equitable Ireland

Post author:Colette
Post published:23/01/2020
Post category:Current / Public Consultations

Graphic recording of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee on Travellers Towards A More Equitable Ireland was created by the wonderful Hazel Hurley, visit her website here: https://www.hazelhurley.com/

Government “using Constitution as excuse” to block housing reform – Sen. Colette Kelleher

Post author:Colette
Post published:03/09/2019
Post category:Current / Media

Over the past three years, the Government has repeatedly cited concerns about constitutional property rights in blocking legislation on housing reforms. That’s according to a research report, published by independent…

EchoLive: ‘Overcrowding at Spring Lane halting site ‘could lead to a disaster’’

Post author:Colette
Post published:13/03/2019
Post category:Current

Overcrowding conditions on a Cork halting site could end in a tragedy similar to the Carrickmines fire disaster, it has been warned. Senator Colette Kelleher (Ind) described the Spring Lane…