2009

No "Vision for Change" on Mental Health Awareness!

Monday, 30 November 2009 00:00 Written by Jim Higgins

Fine Gael North West MEP Jim Higgins has called on the government to increase awareness of mental health illnesses and support for our mental health facilities and their staff. Speaking from Brussels he emphasised the need for a government strategy to combat the stigma often attached to mental health issues. "This can only be done by information, we need a national information campaign so that people with mental health issues are understood and feel free to discuss their illness, without judgment.

Higgins welcomes decision to re-appoint Gardai to Ireland West Airport

Thursday, 26 November 2009 00:00 Written by Jim Higgins

Fine Gael MEP Jim Higgins has welcomed the decision by the Garda Commissioner to replace the two retired members of the force who carried out immigration duties at Ireland West Airport.

False Food Labeling - Can you trust your dish?

Tuesday, 24 November 2009 00:00 Written by Jim Higgins

Speaking in Strasbourg yesterday evening Jim Higgins Fine Gael MEP for Ireland North West outlined to European Commissioner Vassiliou the latent dangers behind many food products claiming health benefits.

Looming budget cuts for women's shelters, a national disgrace

Monday, 23 November 2009 00:00 Written by Jim Higgins

Jim Higgins Fine Gael MEP for Ireland North West will speak this week in Strasbourg on the elimination of violence against women and the Parliament's motion for resolution - which aims to tackle this social problem. This Wednesday 25th of November marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Jim Higgins is calling on our government to acknowledge the shocking level of violence against women and its detrimental effect on Irish society and to establish a solid action plan, as proposed by the European Parliament in their motion for resolution.

Local Lethal Roads Cost Lives - Families to Petition EU

Thursday, 05 November 2009 00:00 Written by Jim Higgins

Speaking in light of the upcoming Irish road safety petitions to the European Parliament Jim Higgins, Fine Gael MEP for Ireland North West, called on the Government to take responsibility for the conditions of our roads particularly at local level and to transpose the EU Directive on Road Infrastructure Safety Management ahead of its deadline.

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2009

No "Vision for Change" on Mental Health Awareness!

Higgins welcomes decision to re-appoint Gardai to Ireland West Airport

False Food Labeling - Can you trust your dish?

Looming budget cuts for women's shelters, a national disgrace

Local Lethal Roads Cost Lives - Families to Petition EU

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