Link to me speaking on Child Protection in the European Parliament.   http://www.humanrightseurope.org/2012/04/podcast-irelands-action-against-plague-of-child-sexual-abuse/    

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  Wednesday, 25th April 2012   Govt action will make Ireland a safer place for children – Clune   Parents, friends & family must still remain vigilant to the signs of abuse   Fine Gael Cork Senator, Deirdre Clune, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the publication of a number of legislative measures designed to protect our [...]

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An article which I wrote with Senator Jillian van Turnhout on why I believe blocking child porn is important. ttp://www.thejournal.ie/readme/column-blocking-child-porn-isn%E2%80%99t-about-censorship-it-keeps-children-safe Image: Adam Peck/PA Archive/Press Association Images CHILD ABUSE MATERIAL is often spoken about as “child pornography” but it is far more serious an offence than can be encompassed by any single definition. A child abuse [...]

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This is a clip of me speaking on the blocking of Child Pornography in The Seanad. http://www.oireachtas.ie/ViewDoc.asp?fn=/documents/livewebcast/WebcastingVideoClipcreationtool.htm%20&CatID=154&m=o

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 Review of Legislation on Prostitution Welcome – Clune. Fine Gael Cork Senator Deirdre has today (Monday) welcomed the announcement from Minister Shatter that a review of legislation on prostitution is to commence shortly.  The Minister has ensured everything that can reasonably be done to combat the exploitation of vulnerable persons through prostitution and human trafficking [...]

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Press Statement by Senator Deirdre Clune Cork South Central   Friday, 10th February 2012 Govt, HSE & Garda making good progress on child protection – Clune Speaking in the Seanad following the publication of the Garda Inspectorate report on the investigation of sexual offences against children, Fine Gael Cork South Central Senator, Deirdre Clune, said [...]

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‘More female candidates need to be on the ticket’ – Clune   Gender Quotas Bill Welcomed.   3th February 2012.   Cork’s female representation in Government looks set to increase significantly after the next general election after a gender balance bill was introduced in the Seanad yesterday, Thursday. There are currently just three women TDs [...]

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The seizure of cannabis herb worth over half a million euro by Gardaí in Cork two weeks ago is certainly a positive step in the fight against drugs. A man in his thirties was arrested and held at Cobh Garda Station in relation to the discovery. These seizures at Sallybrook, Glanmire and Carrigtwohill highlight the [...]

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Retention of Passage Garda Station Welcomed – Clune Fine Gael Senator Deirdre Clune today welcomed the news that Passage Garda Station will remain open. “It is important that the station would remain open and I am glad it was not included in the list of proposed closures announced last week. There had been major concern [...]

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