Green Party TD for Dun Laoghaire Ciaran Cuffe today called for all Irish citizens who have emigrated to retain the right to vote in national and local elections and in referenda for up to five years.

Deputy Cuffe said:

Speaking following the publication of the report by the Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin today Green Party Justice spokesperson Ciaran Cuffe TD said:
 

The Green Party has welcomed the news that the Civil Partnership Bill is to be introduced to the Dáil next week. Green Party Justice spokesperson Ciaran Cuffe TD said the Bill will be introduced by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform next Thursday and rejected calls for a religious ‘freedom of conscience’ opt-out amendment to be included.
 
Deputy Cuffe said:

Speech by Ciarán Cufe TD in Dáil Éireann on the Civil Partnership Bill - 3 November 2009

Green Party Justice spokesperson Ciaran Cuffe TD has welcomed the Government's decision to put a scheme in place for non-EU migrants working in Ireland who have become undocumented through reasons beyond their control.
 
Deputy Cuffe said: