Work needed in Headfort Grove
Dominic Hannigan’s blog
The Leaving Certificate examinations are underway. One of the statistics that I picked up on is that the participation rate of young males undertaking the Leaving certificate exams is lower than that of young females. We need to examine why this is happening, and see whether there are ways [...]
Accident Clear-ups are taking too long
Dominic Hannigan’s blog
Many people will have been stuck in their cars on Thursday morning on the way to Dublin. Because of an accident on the M1 at 2am, there was a closure during the rush-hour period. I don’t know the exact details of the accident, and sympathise with the vehicle [...]
Visit to Ratoath School
Dominic Hannigan’s blog
There’s been much debate nationally as to whether the HSE is fit-for-purpose. The Labour Party launched a six-point plan for how it could be improved. I spoke on the matter in the Seanad on Thursday.
HSE needs to be re-structured
The roadworks to prepare for the new sewerage scheme at Duleek continue. [...]
Des Bishop in da House
Dominic Hannigan’s blog
Our Ranganna Gaeilge had a special visitor on Wednesday morning. The comedian Des Bishop came in to tell us about his experience of spending a year in the Gaeltacht to learn Irish. The class had a slightly larger attendance than usual and Des gave a very positive, uplifting experience. [...]
Sherpa Hannigan
Dominic Hannigan’s blog
The Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre officially opening on Tuesday. I was one of the lucky ones to get an invite to go along to this historic occasion.
It was especially meaningful to me because as a teenager I spent a lot of time walking and cycling around the area. I had [...]
British-Irish delegation meets in Wexford
Dominic Hannigan’s blog
I travelled down to Wexford on Sunday for the bi-annual meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Body. The body is an opportunity for parliamentarians from both sides of the water to talk about issues or common concerns.
Once a year the event takes place in Ireland, once in Britain. This [...]
Lisbon comes to Termonfeckin
Dominic Hannigan’s blog
This week saw the continuation of our Commuter Belt survey. Myself and the team were out delivering on Tuesday morning. - we managed to do about 1,000 houses in Duleek in a couple of hours. At this stage people are beginning to send back their responses and the results promise [...]
Life in the Commuter Belt
Dominic Hannigan’s blog
As the Spokesperson on Commuter Belt Issues I’ve started a major survey of life in Commuter belt towns. Over the next two weeks we will be sending out leaflets to towns in Louth, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow. In all, up to 80,000 households will receive a questionnaire from myself [...]
Pottering in the House
Dominic Hannigan’s blog
The works to upgrade Duleek sewerage system continues. Over the last few weeks residents in High Meadows Station Road Duleek have had to put up with road closures and diversions. I met with some of the residents on Monday night. They were livid that the Council didn’t inform residents about [...]
Kells picks its Candidate for Local Elections ‘09
Dominic Hannigan’s blog
I attended an event for the screening of new films by emerging Irish film makers in Drogheda Arts Centre. The evening was launched by the actor, film-maker, and playwright Mr Peter Sheridan. I had the pleasure of introducing him.
Speaking at the Drogheda Arts Centre (Film Director [...]