Minister fails to implement Ryan Report recommendations on social worker numbers – McConalogue
Posted 15/05/12Time to stop the excuses and hire more social workers Read More | Share
Charlie McConalogue
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Email: charlie.mcconalogue@oireachtas.ie
Personal Details
Born in October 1977. Charlie was educated at Carndonagh Community School before studying economics, politics and history at University College Dublin (NUID).
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Govt makes no effort to agree adoption deal with Kazakhstan – McConalogue
Posted 10/05/12Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Charlie McConalogue has called on the Irish Government to ensure that it is represented at a meeting in Kazakhstan tomorrow to set up adoption arrangements with Kazakhstan. All countries wishing to establish an adoption arrangement with Kazakhstan were invited to the meeting, but the Irish Government has so far made no effort to attend. Read More | Share
Mandatory reporting must be backed up with necessary resources – McConalogue
Posted 25/04/12Fianna Fáil Children Spokesperson Charlie McConalogue TD has welcomed the publication of legislation to introduce mandatory reporting of allegations of child abuse and put the Children’s First Guidelines on statutory footing. However he has said this must be backed up with adequate resources to handle all cases of suspected abuse. Read More | Share
School patronage report highlights hypocrisy over cuts to minority schools - McConalogue
Posted 11/04/12Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Charlie McConalogue has criticised the Education Minister’s hypocrisy in targeting small schools for severe cuts this year while also pushing for greater plurality of patronage at primary level. Read More | Share
McConalogue ‘shocked and saddened’ at Nazareth House deaths
Posted 03/04/12Inishowen-based Fianna Fáil TD Charlie McConalogue has expressed his shock and sadness at the deaths of six elderly patients at the Nazareth House nursing home in Fahan. Deputy McConalogue has extended his deepest sympathies to the families of those who have passed away and to the remaining patients being treated at the home. Read More | Share
McConalogue welcomes summer connection under Rural Broadband Scheme
Posted 28/03/12Donegal North East Fianna Fáil TD Charlie McConalogue has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte that people who successfully applied to the Rural Broadband Scheme will be provided with broadband access this summer. Read More | Share
Vatican report highlights need for prompter action on child protection
Posted 20/03/12The Vatican report published today offers no new perspective on the child abuse crisis or on strengthening child protection, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Charlie McConalogue. It does, however, remind us of the need for prompter action on a range of concrete child protection measures. Read More | Share
Gov set to break promise on Children’s Referendum again – McConalogue
Posted 14/03/12The Taoiseach has given worrying indications in the Dáil that his Government is set to break its promise again on holding a Referendum on Children’s Rights. He was questioned by Fianna Fáil Children’s Spokesperson Charlie McConalogue who asked for a broad time-frame for when the Referendum will be held. Read More | Share
Government inaction means 31,456 applicants from 2011 still awaiting Medical Card - McConalogue
Posted 02/03/12There are still 31,456 applications for medical cards still outstanding from 2011 as a result of the Government’s failure to act quickly on delays, or to listen to concerns in ahead of the centralisation medical card applications last July, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Charlie McConalogue TD. Read More | Share
Justice Minister provides no clarity on future of Newtowncunningham Garda Station
Posted 27/02/12Donegal North East Fianna Fáil TD Charlie McConalogue has criticised Minister for Justice Alan Shatter for refusing to provide any clarity on the future of Newtowncunningham Garda station. Deputy McConalogue said, "It is unacceptable that the Government is providing no information whatsoever about the garda numbers at Newtowncunningham Garda Station. The station is losing two gardaí and Minister Shatter is refusing to clarify if he plans to replace them. Read More | Share
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Political Record
Current Spokesperson on Children,
Elected to Donegal County Council in June 2009 where he served as Deputy Mayor, Charlie went on to win a seat for Fianna Fáil in Donegal North East on his first attempt as a general election candidate. Charlie has been appointed to the Select Sub-Committee on Children & Youth Affairs and also the Select Sub-Committee on Investigations, Oversight and Petitions.
Sustainable rural development through investment in key infrastructure projects such as broadband services required for job creation locally along with maximising natural resources to promote agriculture, fishing and tourism remain his key priorities along with accessible and well-maintained health services for everyone.
