Archive for the ‘Environment’ Category
Clare again attempts to push the government regarding the present state of play with the Pyrite Remediation Scheme and the need for them to amend it to take on board the deficiencies which have emerged in the operation of the scheme… Needless to say as usual the government aren’t particularly concerned, see below…
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Clare speaking on the Climate Action Bill 2015. The Bill, which was due three years ago fails to address specific targets instead takes a generalised approach to allow the state make a transition to a low carbon economy by 2050. The tactic of kicking it down the road is extremely disappointing. The Bill tries to create the illusion of change while the government carries on doing exactly what it was doing in the first place.
Sleeping on the Streets
Almost a year ago, homeless man Jonathan Corrie died across the street from Leinster House. His death may have embarrassed some of our politicians but unfortunately it did not motivate them enough to find lasting solutions to the housing crisis. In response to the tragedy, Minister Alan Kelly, announced some cosmetic changes to procedures in the homeless services, which led to more pressure on being placed on council staff without providing the actual resources for them to help people. One year on and as winter approaches the homeless crisis in Ireland has not improved. In fact, it has gotten much worse.
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