Racism exists in Ireland, and we cannot turn a blind eye to it – Carroll MacNeill
22nd January 2021 - Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, TD
IHREC’s campaign #AllAgainstRacism highlights the responsibility individuals have in combatting hateful and racist harassment experienced by too many people in Ireland today, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said that the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission’s campaign shows that casual and systematic racism is a daily reality for people of different backgrounds.
Deputy Carroll MacNeill said: “The campaign features eleven interviews which give voices to those who aren’t often heard. We must listen to those who share their stories with us, but listening alone does not bring about change.
RTÉ and Vodafone should pull ad encouraging Christmas swimmers at Forty Foot
22nd December 2020 - Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, TD
RTÉ and Vodafone should pull an ad on the traditional Christmas swim at the Forty Foot in the interest of public safety during the Covid pandemic, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Dún Laoghaire TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the ad which shows a man communicating with his granddaughter on the phone as he takes part in a Christmas swim with other bathers at the Forty Foot is sadly inconsistent this year with the necessary public health messaging that Government is delivering.
No Christmas Day swim for Tánaiste at Forty Foot – dry robe or no dry robe – Carroll MacNeill
18th December 2020 - Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, TD
While Tánaiste Leo Varadkar was hugely welcomed to Dublin’s Forty Foot last Christmas Day, things are going to be a little different this year, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Following an appeal today from Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, the Gardaí and the HSE asking the public not to visit the Forty Foot, Sandycove and Seapoint bathing areas this Christmas, Dún Laoghaire TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the annual Christmas Day swim is going to look different for everyone this year due to Covid-19 in an effort to keep our friends and family safe over the break.