Dr. Keith Swanick

Keith Swanick

Dr. Keith Swanick proposes law to tackle theft or damage to Life Saving Equipment

New legislation is being drafted by Dr. Keith Swanick Fianna Fáil Health and Mental Health Spokesperson in Seanad Éireann, which would introduce a new offence in relation to the theft or damage of life saving equipment such as defibrillators and lifebuoys. In Ireland approximately 13 people die every day from cardiac arrest and the overwhelming …

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Dr. Keith Swanick – “Tánaiste must act to end tobacco investment”

Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health and Mental Health Dr. Keith Swanick has called on An Tánaiste and Minister for Justice & Equality Frances Fitzgerald to bring an end to the investment of taxpayer’s money in tobacco companies in organisations under her remit. Speaking in Seanad Éireann yesterday, Dr. Keith Swanick said, “It has been …

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Dr. Keith Swanick – “Decision to end investment in Tobacco Industries is a positive development”

Senator Dr. Keith Swanick has wholeheartedly welcomed the announcement by the Government that public investments in tobacco companies would be brought to an end. As a result of questioning in Seanad Éireann on October 19th, Senator Swanick was informed that the taxpayer, through the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund …

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Dr. Keith Swanick aims to end investment of taxpayer’s money in tobacco companies

Legislation has been proposed by Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health and Mental Health, Dr. Keith Swanick to bring an end to investment of taxpayer’s money in tobacco companies. Under questioning by Senator Swanick in Seanad Éireann on 19th October, Minister of State Eoghan Murphy T.D. confirmed that the taxpayer, through the National Treasury Management …

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Survey by Dr Keith Swanick highlights Mental Health challenges facing local authority members

A new report from Castlerea Senator and Spokesperson on Health & Mental Health, Dr Keith Swanick, has shown that 44% of County and City Councillors have experienced symptoms of depression or anxiety during their term of Office. The report outlines in detail the challenges facing local authority members and the pressures experienced. Dr. Swanick sent …

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Dr Keith Swanick “Console charity fiasco should not deter people from giving”

Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health & Mental Health Dr. Keith Swanick is urging people not to let the recent crisis at Console discourage them from giving to other worthy causes. Senator Swanick commented, “Irish people have long been cited as some of the most generous in the world but it is inevitable that a …

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Roscommon natives in the running for Seanad Éireann seats

There will be a number of Roscommon natives and connections on the Ballot Papers for the upcoming Seanad Éireann Elections following the deadline for Nominations today. Councillor Maura Hopkins was the last Roscommon person to be confirmed as a candidate. She announced on Friday morning that she would be contesting the election for the Administrative …

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