Talk:Helen McEntee

Politics and views
Sources for a potential section on politics and views ahead of a possible GA nomination. This is Paul (talk) 20:12, 23 April 2016 (UTC)


 * Supports the teaching of politics in schools, lowering voting age to 16. Believes more women should be encouraged to go into politics.
 * Believes government should address concerns about the mental health of unemployed young people.
 * Tells the Irish Independent she does not want the focus to be on her father's death every time she attends a suicide prevention event. Supporting small food business, something the Indo describes as "one of the brightest stories to come out of the recession". Backed Fine Gael campaign to abolish Seanad Éireann.
 * Warns there is a lack of "diversity" in the Irish civil service after figures released in 2015 indicate the average age of civil servants stands at 47.9 years, compared to 43.2 years in 2007.
 * Welcomes €200,000 government grant for the building of Irish Military War Museum at Broomfield.
 * Launches Meath East Cycle Tour.
 * Opposition to suspension of Irish water charges: "Anything that is a suspension for more than a few months is a no-go for me".
 * Participant in the Oireachtas Christmas Charity Fashion Show.
 * Favours the option of extending the Fair Deal scheme to include home care.
 * Believes it is unacceptable to send people with mental health issues to prison, and that this is an issue that must be tackled by the government.

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