News | Josepha Madigan TD

Increased delays in judicial separation and divorce cases highlights the urgency of family court ref

Minister for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan, has called for the drafting of the new Family Court Bill to be prioritised...

Time for employers to identify pay gaps within their organisations

Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, Josepha Madigan, has called on employers to ensure that any existing pay gaps in their...

Madigan highlights importance of meaningful engagement by Land Development Agency

A Fine Gael TD has called on the Land Development Agency (LDA) to increase their engagement with local resident’s associations,...

Urgent work to progress capping of carpark charges in hospitals required

Urgent work is needed to progress the Programme for Government’s provision for the capping of carpark charges in hospitals, a Fine Gael...

HSE Lactation Consultant & Breastfeeding Support Services will remain in DSE Local Health Area

Dublin-Rathdown TD and Minister, Josepha Madigan, has today (Monday) received confirmation from the HSE Dublin South-East Local Health...

Minister Madigan welcomes positive feedback for first ever dedicated in-school therapy supports

The Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan TD today announced the publication of the evaluation report...

Minister Madigan welcomes the establishment of a new special school in South Dublin

Minister for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD has today announced that a new special school will be established in 2021...

Madigan hopeful that new Dundrum Community Cultural & Civic Hub can be delivered in near future

A new cultural and civic centre for Dundrum would benefit local community groups and greatly enhance life for all local residents,...

Minister Josepha Madigan launches Transition Year Programme for students with vision impairments

10th December 2020 Minister for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD has today officially launched the NCBI Transition Year...

Women should not be forced to choose between being a politician or a mother

Urgent legislative action is required to allow public representatives to avail of maternity and paternity leave, Minister Josepha Madigan...

Madigan announces commitment to provide dedicated special education classrooms in new school builds

Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan TD, has stated that new school building projects currently...

Action needed on water quality in Dublin Bay

Minister Josepha Madigan TD has called on Irish Water to provide an update on actions to tackle bathing water quality in Dublin Bay. A...

Alternative mechanisms needed to ensure more humanity and compassion in family legal disputes

Minister of State Josepha Madigan has called for the greater use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and mediation as part of...

Government launches €7.4bn Jobs Stimulus to help businesses re-open and get people back to work

The Government has today announced the July Jobs Stimulus, a €7.4bn package of measures designed to stimulate a jobs-led recovery and...

COVID-19: What You Need To Know

I wanted to update you on measures taken by the Government to support people at this time. The National Public Health Emergency Team is...

Vote Josepha Madigan #1

As you know, the General Election is coming up and I am asking you for you No.1 vote. Here's a few things you should know about me, my...

€4.3m fund for conservation and repair of Ireland’s protected historic structures

I recently launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund for 2020. Both schemes will be open for...

Significant Investment Announcement for Scoil San Treasa

New classrooms to replace longstanding prefabs! I am delighted to announce news from Joe McHugh TD, Minister for Education, of six new...

Family Law Act 2019 Commenced

I welcome the commencement of the Family Law Act 2019 by the Minister for Justice. Following commencement, the period of time during...

Update On Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School

The Minister for Education, Joe McHugh, has given the following update on the construction of a new permanent building for Stepaside...