Ireland's Independent Senator
Gerard Craughwell
As an independent Senator, I intend to participate in the legislative process making it more effective and responsive to citizens needs.
Education & Social Protection
HEA briefed Education Committee on issues confronting higher level and Education Committee to discuss 21st century universities
Arts & Culture
The Irish Arts & Culture Program is for students interested in a broad-exposure, small-group, art program in Europe with tangible takeaways…
Seanad Reform
Two weeks ago I drafted an opinion piece for circulation to all the Newspapers but interest in Seanad Reform appears to have waned…
Social Media Feeds
Dynamic feeds from my social media platforms
I promise NOT to be "whipped by any party"
Senator Gerard Craughwell is Ireland’s’ newest and only independently elected Senator.
Featured Blog Posts
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection
On the 2nd of December 2014 I was honoured to be appointed to the Joint Oireachtas Committee...
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Latest Opportunity for Seanad Reform
As the closing date for the receipt of submissions to the Working Group on Seanad Reform fast...
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Repealing the ban on Good Friday Alcohol Sales
Today in the Seanad I spoke on the Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017 which was introduced by...
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