Newsletter Items

Last day in the Seanad!

Post author:Colette
Post published:27/03/2020
Post category:In The Oireachtas / Newsletter Items

Traveller culture is set to join the school curriculum. What could lessons look like? – The Irish Times

Post author:Colette
Post published:14/01/2020
Post category:Media / Newsletter Items

Peter McGuire, for The Irish Times wrote a piece on how Traveller history and culture should be incorporated into the school curriculum. "The Department of Education has pledged to include…

Falling Through the Cracks: The Case for Change, Key Developments and Next Steps for Adult Safeguarding in Ireland

Post author:Colette
Post published:10/12/2019
Post category:Newsletter Items / Reports and Publications

Background The Adult Safeguarding Bill 2017 was introduced by Senator Colette Kelleher in the Seanad in April 2017. The Bill aims to put in place additional protections and supports for…

Briefing on the Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill

Post author:Colette
Post published:16/10/2019
Post category:In The Oireachtas / Newsletter Items

Colette Kelleher’s Autumn 2018 Newsletter

Post author:Colette
Post published:01/11/2018
Post category:Newsletter Items

Dear Friends, 2018 has been a busy year for me in the Seanad. This newsletter captures some of the work that I have been involved with. I thank all those…

Colette Kelleher’s Summer 2017 Newsletter

Post author:Colette
Post published:25/08/2017
Post category:Newsletter Items

Dear Friends, In May 2016, on the recommendation of Micheál Martin TD, I was nominated to the 25th Seanad by An Taoiseach. It has been a great privilege to serve…