Senator Gerard Craughwell
Ban on Good Friday Alcohol

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 Senator Billy Lawless and co-signed by myself and other Independent Senators. I am delighted that this issue which has been raised on a yearly basis to no avail, has finally been introduced in the Seanad. We know that …

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presidential Election

Statement on the Presidential Election 2018

In August 2017 I became concerned that the main political parties in Leinster House were working together to deny the citizens of this Republic the opportunity to select their next President by means of an election.I feared that members of the Oireachtas and City and County Councillors would be prevented by the party whip from …

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Irish Army

Urgent Action is Required to Prevent the Collapse of the Defence Forces

By the end of September, the Irish Defence Forces (DF) will have reached an all time low. An all time low in numbers and in morale. Proud experienced Officers, NCO’s and enlisted women and men are walking away from the career they placed their hopes and dreams in. Young women and men who want to …

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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 on Education and Social Protection ‌The Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection has a broad remit in shadowing two key Government Departments. It seeks to provide a meaningful input into legislation and policy, with a number of …

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