Neale Richmond said : “We've seen from the Commissioner of Taxation and Welfare, that absolute lack of imagination, that the solution to everything is simply to raise taxes, to put more taxation on the people who get very little back from society, but pay the most taxation in,”

independent-ie Tuesday, September 20, 2022 7:08:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We’ve been burned by six years of Conservative prime ministers. I have little faith that the next one’s going to be any better,”

politico-eu Friday, September 16, 2022 5:13:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We’ve been burned by six years of Conservative prime ministers,”

politico-eu Friday, September 16, 2022 3:51:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “The rise in licenses issued this year and the accompanying recruitment campaign are of course very welcome moves, but we cannot expect them to solve this issue in its entirety”

dublinpeople Monday, August 29, 2022 1:21:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “The HSE’s 50808 mental health text helpline provides immediate emotional support on a rolling 24/7 basis to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis,”

dublinpeople Thursday, August 25, 2022 12:38:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “With Budget 2023 fast approaching, now is the time for Minister Donnelly to reaffirm his commitment to providing this vital service now and well into the future”

dublinpeople Thursday, August 25, 2022 12:38:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Currently, the Luas runs until only 12.30am mid-week and weekends and 11pm on Sundays. Getting the Luas home is simply not an option for many people availing of the night-life in Dublin city centre,”

thejournal Thursday, August 4, 2022 8:26:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “At a time when the NTA are preparing to increase fares is, when only 28% of taxi drivers are working out at peaks, when there’s huge problems getting a taxi at the airport and when we have reports of pre booked fares consistently dropping off app’s like FreeNow – I struggle to see how lumping another charge on customers is a good move,”

thejournal Monday, July 18, 2022 9:04:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We all, sadly, know the consequences of this legislation if it is enacted,”

irishtimes Thursday, July 14, 2022 12:48:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond added : "I think we are right to pass this legislation today and I want to see the affected homeowners in a position where they can draw down the funds as soon as possible,"

RTERadio Wednesday, July 6, 2022 11:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Whether it is day or night, weekday or weekend, accessing a taxi in the city has become extremely difficult since the lifting of pandemic restrictions,” “Swift action is needed to increase the numbers of taxis in Dublin. People are left wandering the streets after a night out trying to hail a taxi in person or through an app, often competing with hundreds of people for a handful of taxis”

thejournal Sunday, June 19, 2022 12:13:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We need to help incentivise people to turn to this career; by reducing the costs of taxi licenses and slashing the cost of airport taxi permits, as well as removing unnecessary bureaucracy that makes it difficult for drivers with suitable vehicles to access these licenses,”

thejournal Sunday, June 19, 2022 12:13:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "We need to expel the Russian Ambassador, we need to close the Russian embassy,"

RTERadio Tuesday, May 3, 2022 8:07:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "We need to expel the Russian Ambassador, we need to close the Russian embassy,"

RTERadio Tuesday, May 3, 2022 7:04:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Casually discussing detonating a nuclear device off the coast of Donegal, a chilling insight into the Russian state mindset, yet we still allow Russia’s ambassador to spread their state disinformation here from the embassy on Orwell Road”

donegaldemocrat Tuesday, May 3, 2022 4:09:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Mark Karples ) : “Casually discussing detonating a nuclear device off the coast of Donegal, a chilling insight into the Russian state mindset, yet we still allow Russia’s ambassador to spread their state disinformation here from the embassy on Orwell Road”

irishexaminer Monday, May 2, 2022 6:15:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded ( about An Garda Siochana ) : “An attack on any European country is an attack on us all and we must continue to help in any and every way we possibly can”

finegael Friday, April 15, 2022 8:44:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “This is the least our frontline heroes deserve,”

finegael Friday, April 15, 2022 8:44:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Helen McEntee ) : “Four years after the recommendation for the introduction of bodycams for Gardaí, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has today reaffirmed her commitment to bringing this into practice in her Justice Plan for 2022,”

dublinpeople Monday, March 28, 2022 5:41:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “We cannot wait for another Garda to be injured while at work before we progress this legislation,”

dublinpeople Monday, March 28, 2022 5:41:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Sinn Fein has an utterly appalling record in this regard and in its questionable approach to social media”

belfasttelegraph Friday, March 25, 2022 10:42:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Utterly heartbroken, one of the nicest men lost in the most tragic of circumstances. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

irishtimes Monday, March 21, 2022 12:36:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond saying : “Utterly heart broken, one of the nicest men lost in the most tragic of circumstances. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis”

irishtimes Sunday, March 20, 2022 3:27:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “After almost two years of restrictions due to the Covid19 pandemic, this year we will have a massive double Bank Holiday celebration,”

dublinpeople Monday, March 14, 2022 12:26:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “LUAS need to urgently rethink this proposed timetable and appreciate the need to ensure the city is serviced properly for these two Bank Holidays,”

dublinpeople Monday, March 14, 2022 12:26:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond added : “maybe there should be more transparency”

independent-ie Sunday, March 13, 2022 6:15:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “It’s something that can be done [expulsion], it’s within the gift of the Irish Government,”

independent-ie Saturday, February 26, 2022 8:13:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “He’s here as a guest of the State and we need to make it quite clear he isn’t welcome. As long as Russia is in Ukraine, their Ambassador has no right to be in Ireland,”

independent-ie Saturday, February 26, 2022 8:13:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We’ve seen the Dutch and the Swedes - who are a neutral country - moving military hardware and software into Ukraine,”

independent-ie Saturday, February 26, 2022 8:13:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “You know the easiest and probably only way to meet all these seven tests? Yep, reversing #Brexit altogether!”

independent-ie Saturday, February 19, 2022 1:59:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “You know the easiest and probably only way to meet all these seven tests? Yep, reversing #Brexit altogether!”

independent-ie Saturday, February 19, 2022 1:59:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “About an hour ago, the UK’s FCO put out the most ridiculous tweet that can only be described as Trumpian propaganda,”

heraldscotland Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:50:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “About an hour ago, the UK’s FCO put out the most ridiculous tweet that can only be described as Trumpian propaganda,”

breakingnews-ie Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:43:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “About an hour ago, the UK’s FCO put out the most ridiculous tweet that can only be described as Trumpian propaganda,”

pressandjournal Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:19:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “About an hour ago, the UK’s FCO put out the most ridiculous tweet that can only be described as Trumpian propaganda,”

eecho Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:05:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “About an hour ago, the UK’s FCO put out the most ridiculous tweet that can only be described as Trumpian propaganda,”

standard Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:49:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “About an hour ago, the UK’s FCO put out the most ridiculous tweet that can only be described as Trumpian propaganda,”

chesterfirst Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:35:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Over recent weeks, we have seen increasing incidences of very official looking notices purporting to be from the HSE being pinned to the gates of schools and public buildings, including Leinster House,”

dublinpeople Monday, January 17, 2022 2:40:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Those posting these notices are acting in an extremely dangerous manner and their actions are reprehensible,”

dublinpeople Monday, January 17, 2022 2:40:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Those posting these notices are acting in an extremely dangerous manner and their actions are reprehensible,”

westernpeople Sunday, January 16, 2022 8:49:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “After repeated calls for high visibility policing in Dublin, Operation Citizen commenced in October 2021, with over 100 Gardaí patrolling Dublin City Centre each weekend evening,”

dublinpeople Friday, January 7, 2022 12:52:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “With the additional recruitment of these Gardaí, the expansion of Operation Citizen must be prioritised into 2022”

dublinpeople Friday, January 7, 2022 12:52:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Introducing a measure that would increase the financial gains of employees will send a positive message to hospitality workers that have been through 18 months of hardship,” “This is an easy way to make work pay and I have written to the Minister of Finance asking him to review the current tax system for tips and other gratuities to consider allowing tipping a tax-free income and to follow the lead of our French friends”

irishexaminer Sunday, January 2, 2022 8:35:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “No trading change will be as good as what we had before Brexit, but Irish businesses will not be left wanting, be it from the Government or the shipping industry, in their post-Brexit trading options”

finegael Friday, December 31, 2021 1:26:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “An attack on a garda or a paramedic as they simply go out doing their job is an attack on all of us. People, rightly, want to see such attacks met with appropriate punishments, not just suspended sentences, fines or warnings,”

independent-ie Thursday, December 30, 2021 5:55:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “These workers put themselves at risk every day to protect us, they do not deserve to receive harassment in return, and we must do more to prevent them,”

independent-ie Thursday, December 30, 2021 5:55:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “We should aim to reach a point where paternity leave is not viewed as optional but is taken as standard practice by men and dads across Ireland”

finegael Wednesday, December 22, 2021 11:46:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “We should aim to reach a point where paternity leave is not viewed as optional but is taken as standard practice by men and dads across Ireland”

dublinpeople Wednesday, December 22, 2021 6:04:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “The delivery of 200,000 Scottish baby boxes shows Ireland the way, there can be no more delay,”

finegael Monday, December 6, 2021 12:31:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Shocking figures provided to me by the HSE show the magnitude of the problem faced by our healthcare workers,”

dublinpeople Tuesday, November 30, 2021 5:58:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Entering a hospital does not give you an excuse to abuse the very people that are there to help,”

dublinpeople Tuesday, November 30, 2021 5:58:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Entering a hospital does not give you an excuse to abuse the very people that are there to help,”

finegael Monday, November 29, 2021 11:40:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Halloween is always a difficult time of year when it comes to anti-social behaviour but following a year of high-profile incidents, it is vital that high visibility policing is prioritised and we get Gardai on the streets,”

finegael Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:02:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Once again our capital has seen the vicious spectre of knife crime darken our city’s streets,”

dublinpeople Monday, June 21, 2021 11:23:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Rather we must work to make sure knives are kept out of peoples’ hands and off our streets,”

dublinpeople Monday, June 21, 2021 11:23:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Once again our capital has seen the vicious spectre of knife crime darken our city’s streets,”

thejournal Sunday, June 20, 2021 9:02:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “This is the approach of the Brexit spinner since the days of straight bananas,”

msn-uk Wednesday, June 9, 2021 2:15:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “This is the approach of the Brexit spinner since the days of straight bananas,”

independent-UK Wednesday, June 9, 2021 1:14:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “After a hugely difficult year of Covid-19 restrictions, school closures and remote working, people deserve to be able to enjoy their summer free of fears and concerns over anti-social behaviour,”

dublinpeople Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:01:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “This is truly a community led programme that will allow those who know the area best to work together to make it a safer place for all residents,”

dublinpeople Wednesday, April 21, 2021 9:38:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Through this programme, we are not only reaffirming our commitment to supporting communities that have been devastated by organised crime, but we are also protecting generations to come,”

dublinpeople Wednesday, April 21, 2021 9:38:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "This can't go on; the money, the will, and the need is there, but the action is not,"

irishexaminer Monday, April 12, 2021 11:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We are proud of the global Irish community and take pride in every passport issued, needless to say if any of our diaspora wish to come home, they’ll be more than welcome,”

observer Monday, April 5, 2021 7:07:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “The harsh impacts of Brexit and the attack on the rights of so many UK citizens has clearly motivated many to realise their Irish citizenship rights”

msn-uk Sunday, April 4, 2021 5:15:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We are proud of the global Irish community and take pride in every passport issued, needless to say if any of our diaspora wish to come home, they’ll be more than welcome,”

msn-uk Saturday, April 3, 2021 3:48:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Such an audit must be followed with real consequential actions for the Hospital and those responsible; including resignations and loss of contracts,”

finegael Tuesday, March 30, 2021 5:47:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "I really enjoyed that & feel very optimistic having watched it. More thoughtful discussions like this are needed & very possible"

irishmirror Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:34:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Following an announcement from the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, that students in Northern Ireland will be given access to the Erasmus programme through the Irish Government, he has confirmed to me that this will be in place for the 2021/2022 academic year,” “With 649 students from Northern Ireland participating in Erasmus in the 2019/2020 academic year, this move will benefit many and also showcase an effective all island approach to higher education. Work is also underway by Minister Harris to extend this initiative to Further Education students to ensure that as many people as possible can avail of this programme”

finegael Tuesday, March 16, 2021 2:31:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “From the outset, I acknowledge and indeed welcome the Central Bank findings that Davy fell well below the standard required in meeting its regulatory obligations in relation to conflicts of interest and personal account dealing,”

dublinpeople Wednesday, March 10, 2021 6:29:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “The response from Davy themselves has been slow and disappointing but there are many lessons that need to be learned from this whole process to ensure we continue to have a trusted and accountable financial services sector with a transparent regulatory system,”

dublinpeople Wednesday, March 10, 2021 6:29:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “There will be very serious concerns about this, not with the ends but the means. Given the Brexit [trade agreement] still isn’t ratified, how will this build trust and allow for a positive reset of relations?”

thejournal Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:12:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Quite simply this protest must be stopped and the organisers held to account for such reckless measures,”

dublinpeople Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:20:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Quite simply this protest must be stopped and the organisers held to account for such reckless measures,”

waterford-news Sunday, February 28, 2021 9:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Quite simply this protest must be stopped and the organisers held to account for such reckless measures,”

westernpeople Sunday, February 28, 2021 8:20:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about An Garda Siochana ) : “From the outset, this protest was ill-advised, fuelled by conspiracy theories and championed by individuals seeking to manipulate the genuine fears of many vulnerable individuals,” “It was disgraceful to see this protest descend into violent scenes with brave members of An Garda Siochána subjected to intolerable physical and verbal abuse. Some of the eye witness footage circulating is extremely disturbing and every public representative should condemn these awful scenes,”

thejournal Saturday, February 27, 2021 8:16:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Daniel Kinahan ) : “The reason why as an Irish parliamentarian I take such an interest in it is, well, it’s our problem. And it’s our responsibility. The real misery that the Kinahan cartel has sown has been on the streets of Dublin, my home,” “The (BBC) exposition, by brave investigative journalists, of who exactly Daniel Kinahan is, it’s paralyzed the sport of boxing. The sport of boxing knows that he’s extremely bad for business. But they’ve allowed him to not just ingratiate himself, but in many ways take over so much of it”

TorontoStar Friday, February 19, 2021 5:25:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “For all the TV companies, other promoters, fighters, previously they used to be able to go about their business with a degree of ignorance — ‘Kinahan’s not involved. He’s never been convicted of a crime.’ That has changed with these court rulings ,”

TorontoStar Friday, February 19, 2021 5:25:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “It’s OK to make a mistake once; you learn from those mistakes. And the mistake from the near triggering of Article 16 was not to consult the Government of the most exposed member state, Ireland, first,”

news-yahoo Sunday, February 14, 2021 4:30:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “It’s OK to make a mistake once; you learn from those mistakes. And the mistake from the near triggering of Article 16 was not to consult the Government of the most exposed member state, Ireland, first,”

msn-uk Sunday, February 14, 2021 2:07:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "The threats against them are evil and sinister and come from callous criminals,"

irishexaminer Friday, February 5, 2021 11:43:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond added : “The world of boxing needs to take note of what is really happening,”

irishexaminer Friday, February 5, 2021 11:43:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “The world of boxing needs to take note of what is really happening. Threats and thuggery can’t be allowed to win,”

finegael Friday, February 5, 2021 9:42:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “His desperate attempts to portray himself as a legitimate and misunderstood businessman are simply pathetic,”

finegael Friday, February 5, 2021 2:33:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “His desperate attempts to portray himself as a legitimate and misunderstood businessman are simply pathetic,”

dublinpeople Wednesday, February 3, 2021 1:01:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “His desperate attempts to portray himself as a legitimate and misunderstood businessman are simply pathetic,”

carlow-nationalist Tuesday, February 2, 2021 1:45:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “His desperate attempts to portray himself as a legitimate and misunderstood businessman are simply pathetic,”

waterford-news Tuesday, February 2, 2021 1:31:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “This organization is a threat to our democracy. It is a politically subversive organization that, if allowed to gain a foothold in our democracy, will have an absolutely detrimental effect,”

politico-eu Wednesday, January 20, 2021 2:27:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “It is utterly ridiculous to think that Leave.EU could brass-plate an address in Waterford to maintain their domain name,”

msn-uk Saturday, January 16, 2021 2:21:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “It is utterly ridiculous to think that Leave.EU could brass-plate an address in Waterford to maintain their domain name,”

guardian Saturday, January 16, 2021 2:41:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “Leave.EU is an absolutely horrendous organisation,”

thejournal Saturday, January 9, 2021 7:19:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond added : “The relocation of Leave.EU to Waterford is certainly not a Brexit dividend and the basing of such an organisation here should not be welcomed nor should it be easy,”

irishtimes Saturday, January 9, 2021 9:12:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Is the organisation active in Ireland, is the registration in Waterford a material move or a form of brass plating?”

thejournal Saturday, January 9, 2021 2:13:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Is the organisation active in Ireland, is the registration in Waterford a material move or a form of brass plating?”

dailyecho Friday, January 8, 2021 8:49:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Ireland is part of the EU, this will not change and we will continue to reap the rewards from our membership post-Brexit,”

finegael Monday, January 4, 2021 7:10:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond declared : "Throughout this Brexit process, this Irish government has always been clear that Irish citizens in Northern Ireland will never be left behind including in key areas like Erasmus+,"

irishsun Saturday, December 26, 2020 10:17:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond declared : "Throughout this Brexit process, this Irish government has always been clear that Irish citizens in Northern Ireland will never be left behind including in key areas like Erasmus+,"

northernirelandnews Saturday, December 26, 2020 12:19:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “These assaults range from obstruction to minor assault and assault causing harm,”

independent-ie Wednesday, December 23, 2020 3:45:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Shopping Centre ) : “Maddening to see this #antimask sign erected in the old Dundrum Shopping Centre #COVID19”

carlow-nationalist Tuesday, December 22, 2020 8:12:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “As 2021 approaches it is vital that this worrying trend is addressed, and our Gardaí supported and protected”

finegael Tuesday, December 22, 2020 7:32:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Shopping Centre ) : “Maddening to see this #antimask sign erected in the old Dundrum Shopping Centre #COVID19”

westernpeople Tuesday, December 22, 2020 6:21:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Shopping Centre ) : “Maddening to see this #antimask sign erected in the old Dundrum Shopping Centre #COVID19”

waterford-news Tuesday, December 22, 2020 6:04:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Such a move would not only help to keep vulnerable people away from a life of crime but would also demonstrate to those communities devastated by criminality that the Government is committed to putting the proceeds of crime to work in preventing the next generation being lured into the Kinahan Cartel or other such vicious gangs”

finegael Wednesday, November 25, 2020 1:03:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “By getting these knives off the street and out of young people’s hands we will save lives and make the job of our hard pressed Gardai less dangerous,”

finegael Sunday, November 22, 2020 1:16:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “No one country will be safe from Covid-19 until we all are, and thus working together to produce and fund a vaccine is the way forward in this crisis. Once again, we see European solidarity in action in the fight against Covid-19,”

finegael Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:22:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "The numbers are worrying, and I'll be looking at different things we could do to try to get the numbers down,"

herald-ie Monday, October 26, 2020 5:43:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “No woman should have to go through this process alone. It is vital that the HSE continue to instruct maternity hospitals to act in a realistic fashion. Birth partners should not just be considered additional footfall, they are a vital part of the birth process,”

dublinpeople Sunday, October 25, 2020 9:06:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “No woman should have to go through this process alone. It is vital that the HSE continue to instruct maternity hospitals to act in a realistic fashion. Birth partners should not just be considered additional footfall, they are a vital part of the birth process,”

finegael Sunday, October 25, 2020 1:17:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “He’s someone who gets Ireland and we’d look forward to working with him,”

msn-uk Sunday, October 18, 2020 10:23:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Their success in qualifying for the games represents a huge boost to the morale of the nation as well as encouraging all of us to be more active. Our Olympic and Paralympic heroes must be supported,”

finegael Thursday, October 8, 2020 6:03:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Their success in qualifying for the games represents a huge boost to the morale of the nation as well as encouraging all of us to be more active. Our Olympic and Paralympic heroes must be supported,”

dublinpeople Monday, October 5, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Solidarity and cooperation will always be more effective than working alone and this legislation will allow for this. European cooperation is key to bankrupting crime gangs,”

finegael Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:49:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Michel Barnier and his negotiating team wait patiently for the British Government to address these matters seriously. However, the British Government must first stand up and meet their responsibilities,”

finegael Wednesday, September 23, 2020 2:24:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “The withdrawal agreement is an international treaty with obligations to international law. It cannot simply be overridden with domestic legislation. No doubt our negotiator, Michel Barnier, will approach this in a calm and patient manner as ever, but one must wonder: if the British government seriously intend to proceed along this path in order to sate domestic difficulty then why would anyone sign any treaty with them in the future?”

guardian Monday, September 7, 2020 8:30:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded ( about Marie Keating ) : “Today I will be writing to all my colleagues in the Oireachtas to have that conversation, as well as sending each of them a Marie Keating Foundation ‘Stand up for your Prostate’ pin,”

finegael Tuesday, September 1, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded ( about Adrian Donohoe ) : “Justice needs to be delivered for Detective Garda Donohoe’s widow, his children robbed so young of their Daddy, his family and his colleagues in An Garda Síochána,”

finegael Friday, August 28, 2020 12:11:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Whatever outcomes may emerge from the ongoing Brexit negotiations, we must ensure that the State is prepared to act quickly to ensure continuing cross border cooperation at every level but particularly policing,”

finegael Friday, August 28, 2020 12:11:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded ( about British ) : “With the Brexit transition period nearing its end, the sooner the strategic review of British-Irish relations takes place the better. Our relationship with the UK has certainly been tested over the past four years, but the solid foundations have allowed it to grow, as it will continue in the future,”

finegael Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “The classroom is only part of the overall school experience and it is essential any plan for reopening our schools must include a plan for sport,”

finegael Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "It is also to make sure you don't allow criminals to expand their operations,"

irishexaminer Friday, July 24, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “This is an important move to mark Ireland’s successful election to the UN Security Council, a major achievement for our small state and for our wonderful diplomatic corps”

irishexaminer Monday, July 20, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Ceann Comhairle ) : "I am delighted that the Ceann Comhairle has agreed to my suggestion for the UN flag to be flown at Leinster House. "

RTERadio Monday, July 20, 2020 3:03:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "It's huge, and as a sports fan, I'm absolutely enthused by it. However, I'm not enthused by the fact that Tyson Fury cited Daniel Kinahan three times in the announcement of this fight,"

wrcbtv Monday, June 15, 2020 2:30:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury is going to be one of the biggest boxing matches of the next decade. It’s huge, and as a sports fan, I’m absolutely enthused by it. However, I’m not enthused by the fact that Tyson Fury cited Daniel Kinahan three times in the announcement of the fight,”

foxnews Friday, June 12, 2020 12:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury is going to be one of the biggest boxing matches of the next decade. It’s huge, and as a sports fan, I’m absolutely enthused by it. However, I’m not enthused by the fact that Tyson Fury cited Daniel Kinahan three times in the announcement of the fight,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 11, 2020 9:50:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury is going to be one of the biggest boxing matches of the next decade. It’s huge, and as a sports fan, I’m absolutely enthused by it. However, I’m not enthused by the fact that Tyson Fury cited Daniel Kinahan three times in the announcement of the fight,”

seattlepi Thursday, June 11, 2020 8:03:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury is going to be one of the biggest boxing matches of the next decade. It’s huge, and as a sports fan, I’m absolutely enthused by it. However, I’m not enthused by the fact that Tyson Fury cited Daniel Kinahan three times in the announcement of the fight,”

tribtown Thursday, June 11, 2020 7:54:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “A strong and growing relationship between Ireland and the UAE means quite a number of Irish people are living over there – be it in Abu Dhabi or Dubai,”

westernpeople Thursday, June 11, 2020 9:57:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about The UK ) : “This is a vital week in terms of Brexit negotiations. The clock is ticking and with no sign of the UK seeking an extension, the prospect of no deal is unfortunately very real,”

thejournal Sunday, May 31, 2020 4:19:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “It must be clear to all now that a Brexit extension is becoming the only option,”

finegael Friday, April 17, 2020 4:57:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "Many of us in Rathfarnham were/are lucky to have her as our GP"

irishmirror Friday, March 27, 2020 6:35:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Micheál Martin has to be congratulated for getting his party’s MEP Billy Kelleher back onside after he threatened to vote against the Withdrawal Agreement in the European Parliament. Thankfully, as Fianna Fáil representatives often do on these issues, Billy flip-flopped and voted for the agreement that Leo Varadkar, Simon Coveney and Helen McEntee have fought so hard for,”

finegael Thursday, January 30, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Over just two days of the busy Christmas period when services are already reduced to Saturday schedules, it is highly disappointing to see the service repeatedly interrupted on both the Red and Green lines,” “Yesterday’s power outage on the green line impacted majorly on many locals taking advantage of the post Christmas sales for shopping in town and Dundrum, to attend the races in Leopardstown as well as so much more on a busy day for many commuters, workers and tourists,”

thejournal Sunday, December 29, 2019 5:57:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Over just two days of the busy Christmas period when services are already reduced to Saturday schedules, it is highly disappointing to see the service repeatedly interrupted on both the red and green lines,” “The series of delays and stoppages that have bedevilled the service need to be explained by LUAS operator Transdev as a matter of urgency”

irishtimes Sunday, December 29, 2019 4:43:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "I think the Taoiseach has always said May is the preferred date. There's still a bit to run in this. We haven't got to 31st January yet, Finance Bill, much else to go through. "

RTERadio Friday, December 13, 2019 3:47:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Our European colleagues share a keen appreciation for the sanctity of the parliamentary vote and no doubt they will also be paying keen attention,”

finegael Friday, October 25, 2019 12:06:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “With a co-ordinated strategy we can ensure that this twin track awareness of how to identify a suspected concussion and how to respond is effectively delivered to all those who are involved in sport,”

finegael Monday, October 14, 2019 5:14:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “I have written to Irish Water asking for the decision to close off the entire area to the public to be reconsidered, and I hope common sense prevails here,”

finegael Tuesday, October 8, 2019 5:12:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "It is disappointing to see Fianna Fail trying to make political capital again over this very serious situation,"

independent-ie Sunday, August 25, 2019 2:46:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “This would not affect Irish citizens, but it would have a major impact on people travelling to the UK from the rest of the EU” “This is certainly very worrying and slightly reckless commentary from the Home Secretary,”

thejournal Monday, August 19, 2019 11:58:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “It’s not about cost. It’s about upholding the legal responsibility as a co-guarantor of the Good Friday agreement by maintaining a seamless border. No realistic digital or technological solutions have been proposed,”

theirishworld Tuesday, June 4, 2019 7:02:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “With the Department of Health estimating that between 1-1.5pc of the Irish population are on the autism spectrum, we cannot ignore their needs. All families should be able to travel without worrying about whether the airline and flight attendants will understand their family’s needs,”

finegael Monday, May 13, 2019 2:53:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “paramilitary style parades like we’ve seen today are a disgusting attempt at intimidation by a worthless organisation intent on bringing back misery”

thejournal Saturday, April 20, 2019 10:24:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "It would be far more useful to have Sinn Féin actually speaking and voting in Westminster rather than holding press conferences outside,"

independent-ie Monday, January 21, 2019 6:30:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Much has been done on other areas but up until recently temporary passports were the last unsecured identity documents issued by the EU states leading to abuse by human traffickers while certain countries refused to recognise them”

thejournal Sunday, January 20, 2019 12:19:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "We all know the rush hour times when you can be crammed in against someone else on a very warm tram with window condensation, but there are ways in which life as a commuter can become more tolerable,"

herald-ie Tuesday, January 1, 2019 6:13:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Our level of cheddar cheese export has declined because we are getting the dairy sector to diversify into evaporated milk rather than cheddar cheese because they all go to the UK,”

independent-ie Thursday, December 13, 2018 11:34:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “I got to know him well a year or two before he entered politics and thoroughly enjoyed his company whether it was social or political,”

dublinpeople Monday, March 6, 2017 7:26:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond stated ( about Peter Mathews ) : “Saddened to hear of the passing of former Dublin South TD, Peter Mathews; an absolute gentleman. Thoughts & prayers with Susan and the kids”

theecho Tuesday, February 28, 2017 7:31:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond stated ( about Peter Mathews ) : “Saddened to hear of the passing of former Dublin South TD, Peter Mathews; an absolute gentleman. Thoughts & prayers with Susan and the kids”

westernpeople Tuesday, February 28, 2017 5:47:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond added ( about Mark Mitchell ) : "I was delighted to welcome the Taoiseach and Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor to Leopardstown for this exciting launch and I'm looking forward to more wins for this region on the jobs front"

dublinpeople Tuesday, February 21, 2017 8:07:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We've seen from the Commissioner of Taxation and Welfare, that absolute lack of imagination, that the solution to everything is simply to raise taxes, to put more taxation on the people who get very little back from society, but pay the most taxation in,”

independent-ie Tuesday, September 20, 2022 7:08:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We’ve been burned by six years of Conservative prime ministers. I have little faith that the next one’s going to be any better,”

politico-eu Friday, September 16, 2022 5:13:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We’ve been burned by six years of Conservative prime ministers,”

politico-eu Friday, September 16, 2022 3:51:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “The rise in licenses issued this year and the accompanying recruitment campaign are of course very welcome moves, but we cannot expect them to solve this issue in its entirety”

dublinpeople Monday, August 29, 2022 1:21:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “The HSE’s 50808 mental health text helpline provides immediate emotional support on a rolling 24/7 basis to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis,”

dublinpeople Thursday, August 25, 2022 12:38:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “With Budget 2023 fast approaching, now is the time for Minister Donnelly to reaffirm his commitment to providing this vital service now and well into the future”

dublinpeople Thursday, August 25, 2022 12:38:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Currently, the Luas runs until only 12.30am mid-week and weekends and 11pm on Sundays. Getting the Luas home is simply not an option for many people availing of the night-life in Dublin city centre,”

thejournal Thursday, August 4, 2022 8:26:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “At a time when the NTA are preparing to increase fares is, when only 28% of taxi drivers are working out at peaks, when there’s huge problems getting a taxi at the airport and when we have reports of pre booked fares consistently dropping off app’s like FreeNow – I struggle to see how lumping another charge on customers is a good move,”

thejournal Monday, July 18, 2022 9:04:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We all, sadly, know the consequences of this legislation if it is enacted,”

irishtimes Thursday, July 14, 2022 12:48:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond added : "I think we are right to pass this legislation today and I want to see the affected homeowners in a position where they can draw down the funds as soon as possible,"

RTERadio Wednesday, July 6, 2022 11:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Whether it is day or night, weekday or weekend, accessing a taxi in the city has become extremely difficult since the lifting of pandemic restrictions,” “Swift action is needed to increase the numbers of taxis in Dublin. People are left wandering the streets after a night out trying to hail a taxi in person or through an app, often competing with hundreds of people for a handful of taxis”

thejournal Sunday, June 19, 2022 12:13:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We need to help incentivise people to turn to this career; by reducing the costs of taxi licenses and slashing the cost of airport taxi permits, as well as removing unnecessary bureaucracy that makes it difficult for drivers with suitable vehicles to access these licenses,”

thejournal Sunday, June 19, 2022 12:13:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "We need to expel the Russian Ambassador, we need to close the Russian embassy,"

RTERadio Tuesday, May 3, 2022 8:07:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "We need to expel the Russian Ambassador, we need to close the Russian embassy,"

RTERadio Tuesday, May 3, 2022 7:04:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Casually discussing detonating a nuclear device off the coast of Donegal, a chilling insight into the Russian state mindset, yet we still allow Russia’s ambassador to spread their state disinformation here from the embassy on Orwell Road”

donegaldemocrat Tuesday, May 3, 2022 4:09:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Mark Karples ) : “Casually discussing detonating a nuclear device off the coast of Donegal, a chilling insight into the Russian state mindset, yet we still allow Russia’s ambassador to spread their state disinformation here from the embassy on Orwell Road”

irishexaminer Monday, May 2, 2022 6:15:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded ( about An Garda Siochana ) : “An attack on any European country is an attack on us all and we must continue to help in any and every way we possibly can”

finegael Friday, April 15, 2022 8:44:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “This is the least our frontline heroes deserve,”

finegael Friday, April 15, 2022 8:44:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Helen McEntee ) : “Four years after the recommendation for the introduction of bodycams for Gardaí, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has today reaffirmed her commitment to bringing this into practice in her Justice Plan for 2022,”

dublinpeople Monday, March 28, 2022 5:41:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “We cannot wait for another Garda to be injured while at work before we progress this legislation,”

dublinpeople Monday, March 28, 2022 5:41:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Sinn Fein has an utterly appalling record in this regard and in its questionable approach to social media”

belfasttelegraph Friday, March 25, 2022 10:42:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Utterly heartbroken, one of the nicest men lost in the most tragic of circumstances. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

irishtimes Monday, March 21, 2022 12:36:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond saying : “Utterly heart broken, one of the nicest men lost in the most tragic of circumstances. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis”

irishtimes Sunday, March 20, 2022 3:27:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “After almost two years of restrictions due to the Covid19 pandemic, this year we will have a massive double Bank Holiday celebration,”

dublinpeople Monday, March 14, 2022 12:26:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “LUAS need to urgently rethink this proposed timetable and appreciate the need to ensure the city is serviced properly for these two Bank Holidays,”

dublinpeople Monday, March 14, 2022 12:26:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond added : “maybe there should be more transparency”

independent-ie Sunday, March 13, 2022 6:15:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “It’s something that can be done [expulsion], it’s within the gift of the Irish Government,”

independent-ie Saturday, February 26, 2022 8:13:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “He’s here as a guest of the State and we need to make it quite clear he isn’t welcome. As long as Russia is in Ukraine, their Ambassador has no right to be in Ireland,”

independent-ie Saturday, February 26, 2022 8:13:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We’ve seen the Dutch and the Swedes - who are a neutral country - moving military hardware and software into Ukraine,”

independent-ie Saturday, February 26, 2022 8:13:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “You know the easiest and probably only way to meet all these seven tests? Yep, reversing #Brexit altogether!”

independent-ie Saturday, February 19, 2022 1:59:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “You know the easiest and probably only way to meet all these seven tests? Yep, reversing #Brexit altogether!”

independent-ie Saturday, February 19, 2022 1:59:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “About an hour ago, the UK’s FCO put out the most ridiculous tweet that can only be described as Trumpian propaganda,”

heraldscotland Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:50:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “About an hour ago, the UK’s FCO put out the most ridiculous tweet that can only be described as Trumpian propaganda,”

breakingnews-ie Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:43:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “About an hour ago, the UK’s FCO put out the most ridiculous tweet that can only be described as Trumpian propaganda,”

pressandjournal Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:19:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “About an hour ago, the UK’s FCO put out the most ridiculous tweet that can only be described as Trumpian propaganda,”

eecho Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:05:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “About an hour ago, the UK’s FCO put out the most ridiculous tweet that can only be described as Trumpian propaganda,”

standard Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:49:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “About an hour ago, the UK’s FCO put out the most ridiculous tweet that can only be described as Trumpian propaganda,”

chesterfirst Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:35:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Over recent weeks, we have seen increasing incidences of very official looking notices purporting to be from the HSE being pinned to the gates of schools and public buildings, including Leinster House,”

dublinpeople Monday, January 17, 2022 2:40:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Those posting these notices are acting in an extremely dangerous manner and their actions are reprehensible,”

dublinpeople Monday, January 17, 2022 2:40:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Those posting these notices are acting in an extremely dangerous manner and their actions are reprehensible,”

westernpeople Sunday, January 16, 2022 8:49:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “After repeated calls for high visibility policing in Dublin, Operation Citizen commenced in October 2021, with over 100 Gardaí patrolling Dublin City Centre each weekend evening,”

dublinpeople Friday, January 7, 2022 12:52:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “With the additional recruitment of these Gardaí, the expansion of Operation Citizen must be prioritised into 2022”

dublinpeople Friday, January 7, 2022 12:52:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Introducing a measure that would increase the financial gains of employees will send a positive message to hospitality workers that have been through 18 months of hardship,” “This is an easy way to make work pay and I have written to the Minister of Finance asking him to review the current tax system for tips and other gratuities to consider allowing tipping a tax-free income and to follow the lead of our French friends”

irishexaminer Sunday, January 2, 2022 8:35:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “No trading change will be as good as what we had before Brexit, but Irish businesses will not be left wanting, be it from the Government or the shipping industry, in their post-Brexit trading options”

finegael Friday, December 31, 2021 1:26:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “An attack on a garda or a paramedic as they simply go out doing their job is an attack on all of us. People, rightly, want to see such attacks met with appropriate punishments, not just suspended sentences, fines or warnings,”

independent-ie Thursday, December 30, 2021 5:55:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “These workers put themselves at risk every day to protect us, they do not deserve to receive harassment in return, and we must do more to prevent them,”

independent-ie Thursday, December 30, 2021 5:55:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “We should aim to reach a point where paternity leave is not viewed as optional but is taken as standard practice by men and dads across Ireland”

finegael Wednesday, December 22, 2021 11:46:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “We should aim to reach a point where paternity leave is not viewed as optional but is taken as standard practice by men and dads across Ireland”

dublinpeople Wednesday, December 22, 2021 6:04:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “The delivery of 200,000 Scottish baby boxes shows Ireland the way, there can be no more delay,”

finegael Monday, December 6, 2021 12:31:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Shocking figures provided to me by the HSE show the magnitude of the problem faced by our healthcare workers,”

dublinpeople Tuesday, November 30, 2021 5:58:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Entering a hospital does not give you an excuse to abuse the very people that are there to help,”

dublinpeople Tuesday, November 30, 2021 5:58:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Entering a hospital does not give you an excuse to abuse the very people that are there to help,”

finegael Monday, November 29, 2021 11:40:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Halloween is always a difficult time of year when it comes to anti-social behaviour but following a year of high-profile incidents, it is vital that high visibility policing is prioritised and we get Gardai on the streets,”

finegael Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:02:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Once again our capital has seen the vicious spectre of knife crime darken our city’s streets,”

dublinpeople Monday, June 21, 2021 11:23:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Rather we must work to make sure knives are kept out of peoples’ hands and off our streets,”

dublinpeople Monday, June 21, 2021 11:23:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Once again our capital has seen the vicious spectre of knife crime darken our city’s streets,”

thejournal Sunday, June 20, 2021 9:02:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “This is the approach of the Brexit spinner since the days of straight bananas,”

msn-uk Wednesday, June 9, 2021 2:15:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “This is the approach of the Brexit spinner since the days of straight bananas,”

independent-UK Wednesday, June 9, 2021 1:14:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “After a hugely difficult year of Covid-19 restrictions, school closures and remote working, people deserve to be able to enjoy their summer free of fears and concerns over anti-social behaviour,”

dublinpeople Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:01:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “This is truly a community led programme that will allow those who know the area best to work together to make it a safer place for all residents,”

dublinpeople Wednesday, April 21, 2021 9:38:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Through this programme, we are not only reaffirming our commitment to supporting communities that have been devastated by organised crime, but we are also protecting generations to come,”

dublinpeople Wednesday, April 21, 2021 9:38:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "This can't go on; the money, the will, and the need is there, but the action is not,"

irishexaminer Monday, April 12, 2021 11:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We are proud of the global Irish community and take pride in every passport issued, needless to say if any of our diaspora wish to come home, they’ll be more than welcome,”

observer Monday, April 5, 2021 7:07:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “The harsh impacts of Brexit and the attack on the rights of so many UK citizens has clearly motivated many to realise their Irish citizenship rights”

msn-uk Sunday, April 4, 2021 5:15:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “We are proud of the global Irish community and take pride in every passport issued, needless to say if any of our diaspora wish to come home, they’ll be more than welcome,”

msn-uk Saturday, April 3, 2021 3:48:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Such an audit must be followed with real consequential actions for the Hospital and those responsible; including resignations and loss of contracts,”

finegael Tuesday, March 30, 2021 5:47:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "I really enjoyed that & feel very optimistic having watched it. More thoughtful discussions like this are needed & very possible"

irishmirror Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:34:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Following an announcement from the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, that students in Northern Ireland will be given access to the Erasmus programme through the Irish Government, he has confirmed to me that this will be in place for the 2021/2022 academic year,” “With 649 students from Northern Ireland participating in Erasmus in the 2019/2020 academic year, this move will benefit many and also showcase an effective all island approach to higher education. Work is also underway by Minister Harris to extend this initiative to Further Education students to ensure that as many people as possible can avail of this programme”

finegael Tuesday, March 16, 2021 2:31:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “From the outset, I acknowledge and indeed welcome the Central Bank findings that Davy fell well below the standard required in meeting its regulatory obligations in relation to conflicts of interest and personal account dealing,”

dublinpeople Wednesday, March 10, 2021 6:29:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “The response from Davy themselves has been slow and disappointing but there are many lessons that need to be learned from this whole process to ensure we continue to have a trusted and accountable financial services sector with a transparent regulatory system,”

dublinpeople Wednesday, March 10, 2021 6:29:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “There will be very serious concerns about this, not with the ends but the means. Given the Brexit [trade agreement] still isn’t ratified, how will this build trust and allow for a positive reset of relations?”

thejournal Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:12:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Quite simply this protest must be stopped and the organisers held to account for such reckless measures,”

dublinpeople Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:20:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Quite simply this protest must be stopped and the organisers held to account for such reckless measures,”

waterford-news Sunday, February 28, 2021 9:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Quite simply this protest must be stopped and the organisers held to account for such reckless measures,”

westernpeople Sunday, February 28, 2021 8:20:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about An Garda Siochana ) : “From the outset, this protest was ill-advised, fuelled by conspiracy theories and championed by individuals seeking to manipulate the genuine fears of many vulnerable individuals,” “It was disgraceful to see this protest descend into violent scenes with brave members of An Garda Siochána subjected to intolerable physical and verbal abuse. Some of the eye witness footage circulating is extremely disturbing and every public representative should condemn these awful scenes,”

thejournal Saturday, February 27, 2021 8:16:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Daniel Kinahan ) : “The reason why as an Irish parliamentarian I take such an interest in it is, well, it’s our problem. And it’s our responsibility. The real misery that the Kinahan cartel has sown has been on the streets of Dublin, my home,” “The (BBC) exposition, by brave investigative journalists, of who exactly Daniel Kinahan is, it’s paralyzed the sport of boxing. The sport of boxing knows that he’s extremely bad for business. But they’ve allowed him to not just ingratiate himself, but in many ways take over so much of it”

TorontoStar Friday, February 19, 2021 5:25:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “For all the TV companies, other promoters, fighters, previously they used to be able to go about their business with a degree of ignorance — ‘Kinahan’s not involved. He’s never been convicted of a crime.’ That has changed with these court rulings ,”

TorontoStar Friday, February 19, 2021 5:25:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “It’s OK to make a mistake once; you learn from those mistakes. And the mistake from the near triggering of Article 16 was not to consult the Government of the most exposed member state, Ireland, first,”

news-yahoo Sunday, February 14, 2021 4:30:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “It’s OK to make a mistake once; you learn from those mistakes. And the mistake from the near triggering of Article 16 was not to consult the Government of the most exposed member state, Ireland, first,”

msn-uk Sunday, February 14, 2021 2:07:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "The threats against them are evil and sinister and come from callous criminals,"

irishexaminer Friday, February 5, 2021 11:43:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond added : “The world of boxing needs to take note of what is really happening,”

irishexaminer Friday, February 5, 2021 11:43:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “The world of boxing needs to take note of what is really happening. Threats and thuggery can’t be allowed to win,”

finegael Friday, February 5, 2021 9:42:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “His desperate attempts to portray himself as a legitimate and misunderstood businessman are simply pathetic,”

finegael Friday, February 5, 2021 2:33:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “His desperate attempts to portray himself as a legitimate and misunderstood businessman are simply pathetic,”

dublinpeople Wednesday, February 3, 2021 1:01:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “His desperate attempts to portray himself as a legitimate and misunderstood businessman are simply pathetic,”

carlow-nationalist Tuesday, February 2, 2021 1:45:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “His desperate attempts to portray himself as a legitimate and misunderstood businessman are simply pathetic,”

waterford-news Tuesday, February 2, 2021 1:31:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “This organization is a threat to our democracy. It is a politically subversive organization that, if allowed to gain a foothold in our democracy, will have an absolutely detrimental effect,”

politico-eu Wednesday, January 20, 2021 2:27:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “It is utterly ridiculous to think that Leave.EU could brass-plate an address in Waterford to maintain their domain name,”

msn-uk Saturday, January 16, 2021 2:21:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “It is utterly ridiculous to think that Leave.EU could brass-plate an address in Waterford to maintain their domain name,”

guardian Saturday, January 16, 2021 2:41:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond told : “Leave.EU is an absolutely horrendous organisation,”

thejournal Saturday, January 9, 2021 7:19:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond added : “The relocation of Leave.EU to Waterford is certainly not a Brexit dividend and the basing of such an organisation here should not be welcomed nor should it be easy,”

irishtimes Saturday, January 9, 2021 9:12:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Is the organisation active in Ireland, is the registration in Waterford a material move or a form of brass plating?”

thejournal Saturday, January 9, 2021 2:13:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Is the organisation active in Ireland, is the registration in Waterford a material move or a form of brass plating?”

dailyecho Friday, January 8, 2021 8:49:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Ireland is part of the EU, this will not change and we will continue to reap the rewards from our membership post-Brexit,”

finegael Monday, January 4, 2021 7:10:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond declared : "Throughout this Brexit process, this Irish government has always been clear that Irish citizens in Northern Ireland will never be left behind including in key areas like Erasmus+,"

irishsun Saturday, December 26, 2020 10:17:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond declared : "Throughout this Brexit process, this Irish government has always been clear that Irish citizens in Northern Ireland will never be left behind including in key areas like Erasmus+,"

northernirelandnews Saturday, December 26, 2020 12:19:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “These assaults range from obstruction to minor assault and assault causing harm,”

independent-ie Wednesday, December 23, 2020 3:45:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Shopping Centre ) : “Maddening to see this #antimask sign erected in the old Dundrum Shopping Centre #COVID19”

carlow-nationalist Tuesday, December 22, 2020 8:12:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “As 2021 approaches it is vital that this worrying trend is addressed, and our Gardaí supported and protected”

finegael Tuesday, December 22, 2020 7:32:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Shopping Centre ) : “Maddening to see this #antimask sign erected in the old Dundrum Shopping Centre #COVID19”

westernpeople Tuesday, December 22, 2020 6:21:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Shopping Centre ) : “Maddening to see this #antimask sign erected in the old Dundrum Shopping Centre #COVID19”

waterford-news Tuesday, December 22, 2020 6:04:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Such a move would not only help to keep vulnerable people away from a life of crime but would also demonstrate to those communities devastated by criminality that the Government is committed to putting the proceeds of crime to work in preventing the next generation being lured into the Kinahan Cartel or other such vicious gangs”

finegael Wednesday, November 25, 2020 1:03:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “By getting these knives off the street and out of young people’s hands we will save lives and make the job of our hard pressed Gardai less dangerous,”

finegael Sunday, November 22, 2020 1:16:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “No one country will be safe from Covid-19 until we all are, and thus working together to produce and fund a vaccine is the way forward in this crisis. Once again, we see European solidarity in action in the fight against Covid-19,”

finegael Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:22:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "The numbers are worrying, and I'll be looking at different things we could do to try to get the numbers down,"

herald-ie Monday, October 26, 2020 5:43:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “No woman should have to go through this process alone. It is vital that the HSE continue to instruct maternity hospitals to act in a realistic fashion. Birth partners should not just be considered additional footfall, they are a vital part of the birth process,”

dublinpeople Sunday, October 25, 2020 9:06:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “No woman should have to go through this process alone. It is vital that the HSE continue to instruct maternity hospitals to act in a realistic fashion. Birth partners should not just be considered additional footfall, they are a vital part of the birth process,”

finegael Sunday, October 25, 2020 1:17:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “He’s someone who gets Ireland and we’d look forward to working with him,”

msn-uk Sunday, October 18, 2020 10:23:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Their success in qualifying for the games represents a huge boost to the morale of the nation as well as encouraging all of us to be more active. Our Olympic and Paralympic heroes must be supported,”

finegael Thursday, October 8, 2020 6:03:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Their success in qualifying for the games represents a huge boost to the morale of the nation as well as encouraging all of us to be more active. Our Olympic and Paralympic heroes must be supported,”

dublinpeople Monday, October 5, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Solidarity and cooperation will always be more effective than working alone and this legislation will allow for this. European cooperation is key to bankrupting crime gangs,”

finegael Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:49:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Michel Barnier and his negotiating team wait patiently for the British Government to address these matters seriously. However, the British Government must first stand up and meet their responsibilities,”

finegael Wednesday, September 23, 2020 2:24:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “The withdrawal agreement is an international treaty with obligations to international law. It cannot simply be overridden with domestic legislation. No doubt our negotiator, Michel Barnier, will approach this in a calm and patient manner as ever, but one must wonder: if the British government seriously intend to proceed along this path in order to sate domestic difficulty then why would anyone sign any treaty with them in the future?”

guardian Monday, September 7, 2020 8:30:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded ( about Marie Keating ) : “Today I will be writing to all my colleagues in the Oireachtas to have that conversation, as well as sending each of them a Marie Keating Foundation ‘Stand up for your Prostate’ pin,”

finegael Tuesday, September 1, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded ( about Adrian Donohoe ) : “Justice needs to be delivered for Detective Garda Donohoe’s widow, his children robbed so young of their Daddy, his family and his colleagues in An Garda Síochána,”

finegael Friday, August 28, 2020 12:11:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Whatever outcomes may emerge from the ongoing Brexit negotiations, we must ensure that the State is prepared to act quickly to ensure continuing cross border cooperation at every level but particularly policing,”

finegael Friday, August 28, 2020 12:11:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded ( about British ) : “With the Brexit transition period nearing its end, the sooner the strategic review of British-Irish relations takes place the better. Our relationship with the UK has certainly been tested over the past four years, but the solid foundations have allowed it to grow, as it will continue in the future,”

finegael Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “The classroom is only part of the overall school experience and it is essential any plan for reopening our schools must include a plan for sport,”

finegael Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "It is also to make sure you don't allow criminals to expand their operations,"

irishexaminer Friday, July 24, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “This is an important move to mark Ireland’s successful election to the UN Security Council, a major achievement for our small state and for our wonderful diplomatic corps”

irishexaminer Monday, July 20, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about Ceann Comhairle ) : "I am delighted that the Ceann Comhairle has agreed to my suggestion for the UN flag to be flown at Leinster House. "

RTERadio Monday, July 20, 2020 3:03:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "It's huge, and as a sports fan, I'm absolutely enthused by it. However, I'm not enthused by the fact that Tyson Fury cited Daniel Kinahan three times in the announcement of this fight,"

wrcbtv Monday, June 15, 2020 2:30:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury is going to be one of the biggest boxing matches of the next decade. It’s huge, and as a sports fan, I’m absolutely enthused by it. However, I’m not enthused by the fact that Tyson Fury cited Daniel Kinahan three times in the announcement of the fight,”

foxnews Friday, June 12, 2020 12:01:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury is going to be one of the biggest boxing matches of the next decade. It’s huge, and as a sports fan, I’m absolutely enthused by it. However, I’m not enthused by the fact that Tyson Fury cited Daniel Kinahan three times in the announcement of the fight,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 11, 2020 9:50:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury is going to be one of the biggest boxing matches of the next decade. It’s huge, and as a sports fan, I’m absolutely enthused by it. However, I’m not enthused by the fact that Tyson Fury cited Daniel Kinahan three times in the announcement of the fight,”

seattlepi Thursday, June 11, 2020 8:03:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury is going to be one of the biggest boxing matches of the next decade. It’s huge, and as a sports fan, I’m absolutely enthused by it. However, I’m not enthused by the fact that Tyson Fury cited Daniel Kinahan three times in the announcement of the fight,”

tribtown Thursday, June 11, 2020 7:54:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “A strong and growing relationship between Ireland and the UAE means quite a number of Irish people are living over there – be it in Abu Dhabi or Dubai,”

westernpeople Thursday, June 11, 2020 9:57:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said ( about The UK ) : “This is a vital week in terms of Brexit negotiations. The clock is ticking and with no sign of the UK seeking an extension, the prospect of no deal is unfortunately very real,”

thejournal Sunday, May 31, 2020 4:19:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “It must be clear to all now that a Brexit extension is becoming the only option,”

finegael Friday, April 17, 2020 4:57:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "Many of us in Rathfarnham were/are lucky to have her as our GP"

irishmirror Friday, March 27, 2020 6:35:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Micheál Martin has to be congratulated for getting his party’s MEP Billy Kelleher back onside after he threatened to vote against the Withdrawal Agreement in the European Parliament. Thankfully, as Fianna Fáil representatives often do on these issues, Billy flip-flopped and voted for the agreement that Leo Varadkar, Simon Coveney and Helen McEntee have fought so hard for,”

finegael Thursday, January 30, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Over just two days of the busy Christmas period when services are already reduced to Saturday schedules, it is highly disappointing to see the service repeatedly interrupted on both the Red and Green lines,” “Yesterday’s power outage on the green line impacted majorly on many locals taking advantage of the post Christmas sales for shopping in town and Dundrum, to attend the races in Leopardstown as well as so much more on a busy day for many commuters, workers and tourists,”

thejournal Sunday, December 29, 2019 5:57:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Over just two days of the busy Christmas period when services are already reduced to Saturday schedules, it is highly disappointing to see the service repeatedly interrupted on both the red and green lines,” “The series of delays and stoppages that have bedevilled the service need to be explained by LUAS operator Transdev as a matter of urgency”

irishtimes Sunday, December 29, 2019 4:43:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "I think the Taoiseach has always said May is the preferred date. There's still a bit to run in this. We haven't got to 31st January yet, Finance Bill, much else to go through. "

RTERadio Friday, December 13, 2019 3:47:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “Our European colleagues share a keen appreciation for the sanctity of the parliamentary vote and no doubt they will also be paying keen attention,”

finegael Friday, October 25, 2019 12:06:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “With a co-ordinated strategy we can ensure that this twin track awareness of how to identify a suspected concussion and how to respond is effectively delivered to all those who are involved in sport,”

finegael Monday, October 14, 2019 5:14:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond concluded : “I have written to Irish Water asking for the decision to close off the entire area to the public to be reconsidered, and I hope common sense prevails here,”

finegael Tuesday, October 8, 2019 5:12:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "It is disappointing to see Fianna Fail trying to make political capital again over this very serious situation,"

independent-ie Sunday, August 25, 2019 2:46:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “This would not affect Irish citizens, but it would have a major impact on people travelling to the UK from the rest of the EU” “This is certainly very worrying and slightly reckless commentary from the Home Secretary,”

thejournal Monday, August 19, 2019 11:58:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “It’s not about cost. It’s about upholding the legal responsibility as a co-guarantor of the Good Friday agreement by maintaining a seamless border. No realistic digital or technological solutions have been proposed,”

theirishworld Tuesday, June 4, 2019 7:02:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “With the Department of Health estimating that between 1-1.5pc of the Irish population are on the autism spectrum, we cannot ignore their needs. All families should be able to travel without worrying about whether the airline and flight attendants will understand their family’s needs,”

finegael Monday, May 13, 2019 2:53:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “paramilitary style parades like we’ve seen today are a disgusting attempt at intimidation by a worthless organisation intent on bringing back misery”

thejournal Saturday, April 20, 2019 10:24:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "It would be far more useful to have Sinn Féin actually speaking and voting in Westminster rather than holding press conferences outside,"

independent-ie Monday, January 21, 2019 6:30:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Much has been done on other areas but up until recently temporary passports were the last unsecured identity documents issued by the EU states leading to abuse by human traffickers while certain countries refused to recognise them”

thejournal Sunday, January 20, 2019 12:19:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : "We all know the rush hour times when you can be crammed in against someone else on a very warm tram with window condensation, but there are ways in which life as a commuter can become more tolerable,"

herald-ie Tuesday, January 1, 2019 6:13:00 AM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “Our level of cheddar cheese export has declined because we are getting the dairy sector to diversify into evaporated milk rather than cheddar cheese because they all go to the UK,”

independent-ie Thursday, December 13, 2018 11:34:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond said : “I got to know him well a year or two before he entered politics and thoroughly enjoyed his company whether it was social or political,”

dublinpeople Monday, March 6, 2017 7:26:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond stated ( about Peter Mathews ) : “Saddened to hear of the passing of former Dublin South TD, Peter Mathews; an absolute gentleman. Thoughts & prayers with Susan and the kids”

theecho Tuesday, February 28, 2017 7:31:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond stated ( about Peter Mathews ) : “Saddened to hear of the passing of former Dublin South TD, Peter Mathews; an absolute gentleman. Thoughts & prayers with Susan and the kids”

westernpeople Tuesday, February 28, 2017 5:47:00 PM EAT

Neale Richmond added ( about Mark Mitchell ) : "I was delighted to welcome the Taoiseach and Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor to Leopardstown for this exciting launch and I'm looking forward to more wins for this region on the jobs front"

dublinpeople Tuesday, February 21, 2017 8:07:00 PM EAT