“Callous policy of an uncaring Government.” People Before Profit TD, Gino Kenny, said he is “alarmed” at the recent decision to axe a training grant paid to people with disabilities. From September onwards, new disabled entrants will not receive the €31.80 allowance when they commence their rehabilitative training programmes. People already in receipt of the…
As we draw towards the end of the hottest summer on record, the effects of climate change are becoming rapidly more evident. From the uncontrollable fires in the Arctic circle to the devastating floods in Kathmandu, from the rapid melting of the Greenland ice sheet to the scorching heat waves being experienced around the world,…
Description The University of Limerick will host a medical cannabis conference with the theme of patient and doctor perspectives. Speakers will include medical professionals, medical cannabis patients, families campaigning for greater access, as well as advocates of policy reform. The final panel of the day will facilitate a Q&A session open to all attendees. This…
As the Government announce today a shift in the State’s approach to drug use TD Gino Kenny is calling for a “legal review” as to why full decriminalisation is not legally possible according to a State expert group. He said: “While I welcome the policy of diverting those caught in possession of drugs for personal…
TD Gino Kenny writes to UK Health Minister urging compassion in medicinal cannabis case Indie-Rose Clarry (5) needs medicinal cannabis to alleviate symptoms of Dravet Syndrome People Before Profit TD, Gino Kenny, has been at the forefront of the campaign to legalise cannabis for medicinal use in Ireland. While his Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation…
PBP TD criticises Tusla for failing to keep parents of children in creches informed of serious breaches and criminal prosecutions Dublin Mid-West TD, Gino Kenny, has submitted a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in response to the recent revelations about frequent breaches of minimum standards in Hyde & Seek creches…
The results in the recent local and European elections in the south were disappointing for the left in Ireland. Although there were notable bright spots, including the election of Clare Daly in Dublin, the left generally fared badly, with Sinn Féin, People Before Profit, Solidarity and Independents 4 Change all losing seats. Several factors are…
The election of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom today by Tory members that make up 0.2% of the country’s population will be met by anger and resistance across. Much has been made of his buffoonish behaviour and incompetence in the lead-up to the election, but the reality is that Johnson represents…
Response to Parliamentary Question reveals significant amounts of money raised through hospital car parking charges Dublin Mid-West TD, Gino Kenny, recently received a response to a Parliamentary Question about public hospital car parking which revealed that significant amounts of money were being raised through these charges. Car parking charges were introduced by hospitals over the…
The election posters of a People Before Profit candidate, Cailin McCaffery who contested a recent local election in Belfast, have been displayed prominently on an Orange bonfire. It is a deliberate act of intimidation against socialists who speak out against sectarianism and bigotry. During the past few years, the political establishment have attempted to portray…
