Urgent change needed to address persistent and stark failings in children’s and young people’s mental health services – McGuinness
Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has criticised Mental Health Minister Mary Butler over the ‘persistent and stark failings’ identified in the interim report published this week by the Mental Health Commission. The Waterford City and County Councillor said that urgent measures must be put in place without delay to ensure that patients are not…
Sinn Féin only party to oppose LPT increase for Waterford homeowners
Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness was the only West Waterford political representative to vote against a 10% increase in the LPT. Sinn Féin had instead proposed a 10% reduction in LPT for Waterford homeowners. The vote took place at the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council held last week in City Hall. …
McGuinness: Sinn Féin announce motion to introduce urgent ban on energy disconnections
Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has urged TDs to back his party’s motion in the Dáil tomorrow to ensure households are protected from electricity and gas disconnections this winter. The motion would introduce a ban on energy disconnections now and provide crucial protections for people who use pay as you go meters. Speaking today,…