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Key Policy Initiatives to Tackle the Damaging Misuse of Alcohol in Ireland

12th September 2013
Speaking at a Public Meeting on Alcohol Awareness, Ennis, Co. Clare
Thursday Sept. 12th 2013
I am delighted to be here this evening and I would like to thank Michael McNamara for inviting me to address the meeting, and to congratulate him for taking this initiative to encourage public debate on alcohol awareness. This meeting – which has as its purpose the mobilising of public awareness and support for the introduction of minimum unit pricing, and other measures to curtail the pervasiveness of alcohol advertising and sponsorship – is timely, given that these matters are set to be discussed again within government in the coming weeks.
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Irish Independent OpEd: We can’t let zero contract trends undermine spirit of 1913 Lockout

29th August 2013

by Alex White TD - Irish Independent 

One hundred years ago this week, the 1913 Lockout began – a titanic struggle between capital and labour; class and power. Many in Dublin lived in squalor in tenement city slums. Work was often of a casual nature, doled out on a daily basis and given to those willing to work for the lowest wage. For those in steady employment there was little to protect their basic rights. Coupled with desperate social conditions, there was no protection for people against the vagaries of the market.  While the strikers of the 1913 Lockout were defeated, their legacy of decency, social solidarity and struggle for the right to engage in collective bargaining lived on for the benefit of our nation.

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Public Health Nursing Contribution to Primary Health Care

27th August 2013

Address at the 3rd International Public Health Nursing Conference, NUI Galway.

Thank you for the invitation to address the 3rd International Public Health Nursing Conference being held here in NUIG this week.  I would like to take the opportunity to welcome the delegates from Ireland and from all around the globe to the wonderful city of Galway and I hope and trust that you will find time to enjoy the hospitality that the city and its people offers you.

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Alex White TD Congratulates Leaving Cert Students

15th August 2013

Alex White, TD for Dublin South, has sent his best wishes and congratulations to the Class of 2013 who will receive their Leaving Certificate results tomorrow.

“It can be a daunting time for students and parents when the Leaving Certificate results are released.

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Summer activities for all in South Dublin

2nd August 2013

It really has been tremendous to see people enjoying the weather over the summer and getting out in the fresh air and being active. The good weather creates a positive atmosphere, which is beneficial for us all.

I hope people are aware that there are some excellent free events taking place throughout August. There will be free outdoor movies screenings in Marlay Park on Saturday August 10th and Sunday August 11th.

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Speech at second Stage of Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013

2nd July 2013

I thank all the Deputies for their contributions throughout this very good and extensive debate, which was very respectful to all the positions that have been articulated. I did not hear any attacks by any colleagues on the character of others who have taken a different view, as was suggested earlier. All the contributions have been measured and there has been a very good analysis of the Bill and the constitutional context in which we operate. T

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Greater coherence across local, national, regional and global levels essential to reduce drug supply and drug demand.

14th June 2013

Opening Address at the EU CELAC Co-ordination and Co-operation Mechanism on Drugs

I am delighted to have the honour to address you today as co-chairperson of this 15th High Level Meeting of the EU CELAC Co-ordination and Co-operation Mechanism on Drugs.

 

It is a particular pleasure to be here in the beautiful city of Quito, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

I look forward to our interactions over the next few days and to learning more about Ecuador, and about Latin America and the Caribbean.

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