Saving the vital services and supports at Bessborough
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…
LAW REFORM COMMISSION PUBLISHES ISSUES PAPER ON A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR ADULT SAFEGUARDING
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…
Graphic recording of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee on Travellers Towards A More Equitable Ireland
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/
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…
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…
Nairobi Summit of the 25th International Conference on Population and Development
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…
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…
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.
‘Travellers must have ‘control and direction’ over health strategies, committee told’, Irish Times
Read the full article here " Travellers must have “control and direction” over health strategies for the community if they are to have any impact, an Oireachtas committee heard on…
Women’s Health and Wellbeing
Introduction Colette is an activist for women’s health and wellbeing in the Oireachtas. She has campaigned nationally and locally, with Together for Yes, for the successful repeal of the 8th…
The Guardian: ‘Ireland abortion referendum: close result expected in historic vote’
The people of Ireland are voting on Friday in a historic referendum on whether to repeal or retain a constitutional clause protecting the rights of the unborn that has produced…