Read the full Issue Paper here. WEDNESDAY 29TH JANUARY 2020 The Law Reform Commission has today published its Issues Paper on A Regulatory Framework for Adult Safeguarding. The Issues Paper…
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…
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…
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…
Colette spoke to Reboot Republic about her introduction to activism and her work in the Seanad. "Narratives like homelessness is normal and poverty is self-inflicted can as strong an adversary…
In November 2019 Colette attended the Nairobi Summit of the 25th International Conference on Population and Development. She attended as a delegate of the European Parliamentary Forum. From 12-14 November…
Thank you, Paula, for inviting me here this evening to speak at this joyous and celebratory marking of 100 years of Medical Social Work in Trinity College, Dublin And before…
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.
Thank you, Deirdre, and thank you Alible for inviting me to the launch of Create’s Strategy Collaboration is your essence Your raison d’etre Your primary task To my mind all…
In its three Budgets, this Government has failed to adequately fund supports for people with dementia. That’s according to Senator Colette Kelleher and Marty Butler TD who co-chair the All-Party…
Introduction Colette has introduced legislation to better protect adults from harm as well as from physical, sexual, psychological and financial abuse. She introduced the Adult Safeguarding Bill in April 2017. The…
Introduction As a Senator, Colette has highlighted the need for the Government to adequately invest in healthcare, education, financial support and housing for people with disabilities. She is a member…