04/01/2019
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Govt Urged To Support Opposition Legislation On Climate Change
Labour Spokesperson for Climate Action Sean Sherlock TD, has called on Minister Bruton to take greater action on Climate Change and support opposition party's legislation already before the Dail.
Deputy Sherlock Said: "Labour has introduced a Microplastics Bill, which we have been promised would instead be replaced by a government bill on the same issues - we have a draft government bill that has yet to be introduced in the Oireachtas.
"Labour and the Green Party have jointly produced the Waste Reduction Bill. Sinn Fein has produced a Microgeneration Bill and PBP has the Climate Emergency Bill.
"None of these have been expedited or adopted by the government. Fine Gael repeat promises that they will deal with the issue in the future with their own legislation, which subsequently never materialises.
"If the Minister wants to set a real example, he should stop ignoring the opposition and our legislation. He has an opportunity to garner opposition support for the enormity of the challenge ahead. I look forward to the Minister working with all parties in the Oireachtas to see real action taken on Climate Change."
Investigation Launched Into Dublin Shooting Incident
An investigation has been launched into a shooting incident in Dublin in the early hours of this morning, 04 January.
A man, aged in his 30s, suffered a gunshot wound to his hand in an incident at Abbottstown Avenue in Finglas, shortly after 3am.
He is being treated for his injuries at Connolly Hospital.
Senior Garda Officer Suspended Amid GSOC Investigation
A senior garda officer has been suspended from duty pending the conclusion of an investigation by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC).
It is understood that an investigation began in December after the GSOC received a complaint alleging serious misconduct.
According to reports, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris took the decision to suspend the officer while the investigation is conducted.
(MH/CM)
Labour Spokesperson for Climate Action Sean Sherlock TD, has called on Minister Bruton to take greater action on Climate Change and support opposition party's legislation already before the Dail.
Deputy Sherlock Said: "Labour has introduced a Microplastics Bill, which we have been promised would instead be replaced by a government bill on the same issues - we have a draft government bill that has yet to be introduced in the Oireachtas.
"Labour and the Green Party have jointly produced the Waste Reduction Bill. Sinn Fein has produced a Microgeneration Bill and PBP has the Climate Emergency Bill.
"None of these have been expedited or adopted by the government. Fine Gael repeat promises that they will deal with the issue in the future with their own legislation, which subsequently never materialises.
"If the Minister wants to set a real example, he should stop ignoring the opposition and our legislation. He has an opportunity to garner opposition support for the enormity of the challenge ahead. I look forward to the Minister working with all parties in the Oireachtas to see real action taken on Climate Change."
Investigation Launched Into Dublin Shooting Incident
An investigation has been launched into a shooting incident in Dublin in the early hours of this morning, 04 January.
A man, aged in his 30s, suffered a gunshot wound to his hand in an incident at Abbottstown Avenue in Finglas, shortly after 3am.
He is being treated for his injuries at Connolly Hospital.
Senior Garda Officer Suspended Amid GSOC Investigation
A senior garda officer has been suspended from duty pending the conclusion of an investigation by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC).
It is understood that an investigation began in December after the GSOC received a complaint alleging serious misconduct.
According to reports, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris took the decision to suspend the officer while the investigation is conducted.
(MH/CM)
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