Kelleher O’Meara
Kathleen and Colette helped us to get really clear on what we wanted in a key meeting with Ministers. Their experience, skill and commitment made all the difference. Maree Ryan…
A group picture after the launch!
Seanad Public Consultation Committee recommends a reserved seat in Seanad for Travellers
Read the full report here. The Seanad Public Consultation Committee is recommending a reserved seat in the Seanad for Travellers (Taoiseach’s nominee), in a report launched in Leinster House this…
A group picture after the launch!
Irish Traveller Movement welcome the publication of The Seanad Public Consultation Committee Report: Travellers to A More Equitable Ireland Post-Recognition
Today the report of the Seanad Committee which examined Traveller’s experience of life in Ireland following recognition of their ethnic minority status was launched making 34 recommendations under nine…
Rigid interpretations of GDPR hampering adult safeguarding efforts – Senator Colette Kelleher
PRESS RELEASE Wednesday, 11th December 2019 Rigid interpretations of GDPR hampering adult safeguarding efforts – Senator Colette Kelleher Rigid and overly-cautious interpretations of GDPR are hampering adult safeguarding efforts. That’s…
‘Lily is 83. Her son has moved in – and he’s taken control of her pension’ – The Irish Examiner
Senator Kelleher wrote in the Irish Examiner in advance of the launch of her research on Adult Safeguarding 'Falling Through the Cracks' Read the full article here " LILY IS…
Questioning Minister of State Damien English on the report of the Expert Group on Traveller Accommodation
On 5th December 2019, Minister Damien English appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government to discuss the report of the Expert Group on Traveller Accommodation.…
Colette speaking to Rose Reid of iHeart Radio’s This Women podcast, as part of the IPCD Summit in Nairobi
While attending the IPCD Summit in Nairobi Colette spoke to Rose Reid of 'The Women' podcast. The Women, a new weekly podcast + radio program hosted by Rose Reid. Every…
Cookie Policy
About this cookie policy This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them. You should read this policy to understand what cookies are, how we use them,…
Senator Kelleher speaking in support of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2019
On 23rd October 2019 Senator Colette Kelleher spoke in support of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2019 as it appeared before the Seanad in Second Stage.
‘Dilution of Bill to teach Traveller history in schools criticised’, Irish Times
The Senator who championed legislation to ensure Traveller history and culture is taught as part of the school curriculum has expressed her regret at amendments that dilute its provisions. Independent…
Senator calls for progress on Cork safe injection centre, Echolive.ie
Read the full article here "SENATOR Colette Kelleher has called for progress to be made on a safe injection centre for Cork. The Macroom-born senator said that the centre is…
Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy At ColetteKelleher.ie, we understand that privacy is an important issue for the visitors of the website and its related domains. The following information is designed to help…