Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee
@LorrCliff
Followers
8K
Following
14K
Media
38
Statuses
400
Seanadóir/Senator|Solicitor|Máthair|Spokesperson on Health|Gaeilge & Béarla|Fianna Fáil [email protected]
Joined October 2010
I am really excited to launch the @IPUparliament podcast series on health which I host at #WHA77 this week. Amazing guests such as @HelenClarkNZ former PM of NZ, @PascaleAllotey from @WHO @DocFaustine @FemmeFatale_MHz thanks to @MartinChungong and @TuliaAckson for their support.
#IPU is pleased to launch its new podcast series, IPU on air.📢.To mark @WHO's Assembly taking place in Geneva this wk, the first 3 episodes are hosted by @LorrCliff, #Ireland🇮🇪 senator + Chair of the IPU Advisory Group on #Health. @OireachtasNews #WHA77.➡️
2
11
22
I am not going to share the horrendous video of Taoiseach @SimonHarrisTD + his Garda protection being assaulted on a street in Mayo because it’s horrible + frightening to watch but what are we waiting for in this country? For a politician to be murdered? Enough is enough.
837
27
605
This is disgraceful. My heart goes out to @SimonHarrisTD family having to deal with this again. Homes of politicians should be off limits - Masked anti-immigration protesters cleared by Gardaí after gathering outside Taoiseach Simon Harris's family home
590
39
528
@kbhoyle_author Just adding my little one in her @marksandspencer yellow raincoat taken nearly 8 years ago 💛💛💛
3
1
231
Another disastrous interview by @MaryLouMcDonald so she turns to attacking the journalist. Náireach. @TodaywithClaire.
81
12
150
I wonder why “an abundance of caution” was not the guiding principle last July but is now when Brian Stanley is no longer a member of the party. This story doesn’t add up and it seems that SF are making things up on the go. Grotesque @morningireland.
37
8
75
Tá géarghá le plean cuimsitheach don Ghaeilge sa chóras oideachais ón réamhscoil go dtí an tríú leibhéal. I joined hundreds of people on the streets to call for a comprehensive plan for Gaeilge from pre-school to third level without delay. Tá sé de dhíth. Maith sibh .@CnaG
4
9
50
Congratulations to my @fiannafailparty colleague @JKOnwumereh , the new Deputy Mayor of @Fingalcoco 🙌🏻
25
1
43
This is disgraceful. All victims of rape and sexual assault should have the automatic right to give evidence via video link - Trial of four men accused of raping woman at her Dublin home collapses
9
5
26
Praying for the safe return of Emily Hand to her family.
"Seans iontach maith ann", a deir fórsaí Iosrael, go bhfuil Emily Hand - atá ocht mbliana d'aois agus gurb as Baile Átha Cliath dá hathair - fós ina beatha agus á coimeád ina giall ag Hamas i nGaza .
1
1
25
Proud of my 9 year old teaching her 6 year old brother how to do tally marks. If you know, you know #startthemearly
2
0
23
Amazing day at @BTYSTE today. Loved meeting students from @stjosephsrush and @lorbalnews to hear about their projects. All such bright, hardworking, determined and confident young people. The future is bright 🙌🏻
1
8
20
So happy to meet @lesiavasylenko and @Aly_shkrum once again at @IPUparliament assembly, to reiterate Ireland’s support for Ukraine 🇺🇦 These women are working tirelessly on behalf of their country. We discussed the horrors facing the people of Ukraine right now + how we can help
0
3
19
The town of Rush has raised over €1mil for @IrishCancerSoc and the most per head of population than any other town in Ireland. I was thrilled to be back at the annual Ladies Lunch in @RushGolfClub after a pandemic break. Thanks to the amazing committee for a wonderful afternoon
4
2
16
Delighted that @BarryAndrewsMEP has been re-elected as an MEP for Dublin. A positive, progressive voice for Dublin and Ireland in Europe 🙌🏻
0
0
17
Really poor form of the @sinnfeinireland rep on @TonightVMTV to continually call @CarrollJennifer contribution to a Dáil debate a “rant”. Smacks of misogyny. Do better Sinn Féin.
25
3
17
Fantastic Europe Day in @stjosephsrush with our Dublin MEP @BarryAndrewsMEP Most of the students today will be voting for the very first time on June 7th and due to the EPAS programme they are fully engaged in the workings of the European Parliament #EuropeDay2024
0
3
16
Bridget Maeve Philipson. First MP elected. Where in Ireland are her cousins?!… #Election2024.
2
2
15
An interesting debate. It’s a pity that Ming kept shouting over everyone and Casey’s hovering very close to Saoirse McHugh must have been very off putting. Proud of my colleague @CowenBarry - clearly knows agriculture inside out. Well done Katie Hannon! #rteupfront.
16
0
14
I have raised this issue on numerous occasions over the yrs. I was a legal aid private practitioner solicitor. the rates are too low & it’s vulnerable clients that are suffering- Towns becoming ‘deserts’ for private family legal aid cases, says Law Society
1
4
11
Once again the amazing volunteers in Rush have pulled out all the stops for @IrishCancerSoc Daffodil Day. Such a lovely coffee morning this morning in the community centre wi friends. Best of luck with all the other fundraising activities over the coming days💛🌼 #DaffodilDay2023
0
1
12
Very proud of my nephew Rory Dobbyn making the 2024 Waterford U20 Panel 💙🤍💙🤍 Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh go léir 🙌🏻.
The Waterford Under 20 Hurling Manager Ken McGrath and his management team have released their 2024 Panel. Captain for 2024 will be: Aaron O'Neill (Ballygunner). All in Waterford GAA would like to wish all involved the very best in the upcoming championship. #SuirEngineering
0
0
10
Lovely morning at @Balbriggancc for the official turning of the sod on the new indoor training centre. Amazing work by the club and will benefit the young players in particular as they develop and compete. Well done to President Brian Harper and all the executive on this big step
2
0
11
My heart goes out to @Mick_Finnegan listening to him on @drivetimerte talking about the appalling abuse he suffered in @stjohnie What a man to have survived that. Amazingly resilient, articulate and brave. I wish you all the very best for the future Mick x.
1
0
11
The Fingal Mummers -the old tradition of mumming is alive and well in North County Dublin. It was such a treat to see the Fingal Mummers perform this afternoon at the Ballyboughal Mid Summer Heritage Festival
2
0
10
A lovely interview with a lovely guy. @Cathal_Haughey giving a very polished account of his campaign shortly after being elected to @Fingalcoco on a very special week for him and Róisín after the birth of their beautiful little girl.
Newly elected @Fingalcoco Councillor @Cathal_Haughey speaks to @DublinLive after he was officially voted in tonight @robbiekane74 @fiannafailparty
1
2
11
An early start at Donabate Train Station for us but it was lovely and sunny 🌞🌞 Great recognition for the work @AdrianHenchy has done in the area for the past 10 years
2
0
10
Heartbreaking news tonight. My deepest sympathies to Kim’s family here in Ireland and in Israel - Kim Damti: Irish-Israeli woman (22) confirmed dead after Hamas attack on music festival
1
0
10
Once again I tried to get answers about the development of the family law court at Hammond Lane. No answers. No reasons why the project was decoupled from the new Garda stations in Clonmel and Macroom. No date for its completion. No explanation as to why the project is delayed.
#Seanad Commencement Matter 3: Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee @LorrCliff – To the Minister for Justice: To discuss the construction of the new Family Law Court complex at Hammond Lane, Dublin 7. #SeeForYourself
0
3
9
Massive congratulations to Erica, Abigail and Olivia from @lorbalnews who have won the first prize in the group category at this years @BTYSTE 🙌🏻🙌🏻 amazing project x
0
1
9
Tonight, I am once again sharing this piece I wrote in January. Vulnerable women who conceal pregnancy + birth should be treated with compassion - Lorraine Clifford-Lee: The law on pregnancy concealment is outdated and cruel to women (via @thejournal_ie)
0
2
8
What a brutally sad day for Dublin. Children & their carer attacked at a school & thugs attacking members of An Garda, transport & retail workers terrified, public transport destroyed, shops looted & ordinary Dubliners left stranded & in fear. Praying for those injured #Dublin.
2
0
8
Such an honour to be at the opening of the BEAUTIFUL new @Downsyndromecen in Swords this afternoon. Congratulations to Tríona Cussen and team doing amazing work and providing vital services for 130 families right across north Dublin #worlddownsyndromeday
0
2
7
@rtenews May this poor woman rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. Horrendous news tonight x.
0
0
8
@BallyMairtin @morningireland “Political point scoring” is bandied about when you’re backed in to a corner and want to shut conversations down. It’s a totally legitimate question.
3
0
6
This is the masters I did. Loved it. Check it out! 👇🏽.
Cuir barr feabhais ar do scileanna teanga leis an MA i Scríobh & Cumarsáid na Gaeilge. Déan iarratas inniu!
0
1
7
Pearse Doherty having a nightmare on @morningireland and very unfortunately the phone line drops twice. Very basic questions need to be answered by @sinnfeinireland.
7
0
7
Fantastic and thought provoking talk with Jews Don’t Count author @Baddiel tonight in @tcd hosted by @Holocaust_Irl @osearsgallery and The Hertzog Centre
1
0
6
Fuair muid an leabhar dathúcháin Gaeilge/Úcráinise álainn seo inné. Míle buíochas @tuismitheoiri agus @galwayruraldev ❤️
2
0
6
@STJRushGuidance @CollegeAware @stjosephsrush @AWS @RoisinMcGowan42 @gardainfo Delighted to be part of this great event. Well done to all. I hope I have inspired some future politicians!.
0
2
6
Bhí lá iontach agam le mo chomhghleacaí An Comh Teresa Costello ag Café Aon Scéal. Bhuail muid le Dawn Nic Íomhar ó @GThamhlachta agus labhair muid faoi phleananna don ionad. Spreagúil!❤️ #Gaeilge
1
2
6
Cinneadh iontach! Iarrthóir láidir a chinnteoidh go mbeidh an Ghaeilge lárnach i bParlaimint na hEorpa agus sna hinstitiúidí eile #Gaeilge - Former RTÉ presenter Cynthia Ní Mhurchú to run for Fianna Fáil in European elections
1
0
5
@aodhanodea @Sausage40245634 @yascaoimhin @rteliveline I did my leaving cert in 1999 and definitely didn’t study it then. I did however study the very wonderful An Triail with very modern and interesting themes. Peig has been gone for a long time and it’s unfair to use it to make points. It’s not reflective of the current situation.
1
0
4
@lichamber @fiannafailparty An excellent summation of the need for an experienced voice in Europe. Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat.
0
0
5
It was fantastic to be in Rush today with friends for the @RushCouncil fundraiser for @Womens_Aid it was such a lovely event and it was well supported by so many local businesses. It was good to also acknowledge the work done by local volunteers throughout the year #IWD2023
0
1
4
I am utterly horrified at the attack on Israel. Innocent civilians kidnapped, shot, beaten, rockets fired, elderly women and children targeted, young people at a music festival murdered, injured and kidnapped, bodies paraded around. I totally condemn this act of terrorism #Israel.
0
1
5
@RoisinMcGowan42 @N_Quinn90 It was such a pleasure to meet you all. I could have stayed talking all day! Thanks for the invitation and for all your work. The students are a credit to all the team in St Joseph’s, their families and the wider Rush community. Look forward to seeing you all soon.
0
0
4
Three Times Out. Such an amazing exhibition of Andy Warhol’s work at @TheHughLane We loved it ❤️💙💛 Go if you can
0
0
4
Great to be with Áine and Andy in @RoundTowersLusk this evening to talk about Restart Your Heart Week, their new defibrillator for the whole community and the work that Lusk Community First Responders do in Lusk. So important to know what to do in an emergency. Maith sibh
1
1
4
Tomás is an excellent candidate. Hardworking, committed to his community, a father with a young family. He would make a very fine representative for the people of Drogheda Rural on @louthcoco.
Introducing our excellent @fiannafailparty candidate for Drogheda Rural @louthcoco Tomás Wilkinson. Tomás is a local man, deeply committed to his community, and aware of the issues faced by local families. He is a representative that the people of Drogheda Rural can be proud
0
1
4
Beautiful evening at the launch of @RushTidyTowns book “Rush Bygone Days” - a collection of 26 stories marking the unique history, cultural heritage & community of Rush ranging from collecting crabs on the rocks, farming, market gardening & even the night Johnny Cash came to Rush
0
0
4
Best of luck to my brother Damien and all running the London Marathon today. What an achievement! Beir bua #LondonMarathon.
1
1
4
Thanks to all the brave members of @gardainfo who faced those thugs tonight. I’m broken hearted thinking of the destruction of our city and those three children and their brave educator and their families. I don’t think I can remember a day like it #Dublin.
1
0
4
@FFLGBTQI @CllrJohnS @fiannafailparty @OgraFiannaFail Congratulations John and Dean. Long years of love, health and happiness to you x ❤️❤️🌈.
0
0
4
@parkinsbrea Put the fadas in all correspondence. You are spelling the name incorrectly without the fada. It’s not an optional extra. It spells something else without a fada. Disclaimer: I don’t have a fada in my name but I am an Irish speaker.
0
0
3
Lovely @IrishCancerSoc coffee morning at @MOW_GFC this afternoon 💛🌼💛 well done to all the organisers #DaffodilDay2023
0
1
2
@ammaraliDublin8 @fiannafailparty @cardagh @BarryAndrewsMEP The cutest supporter! Best of luck today Ammar 🙌🏻.
0
0
3
@paulreiddublin Aw great news Paul! What a beauty. Congratulations to you, Margaret and family 💙.
0
0
3
@SusanTheSilent Mary Lou McDonald said that Bryan Dobson was barking down the line at her. But I take your point, it’s unprofessional and unworthy of a leader of a political party in Ireland to speak to a journalist like that who was asking a legitimate question.
1
0
3
@ColinSDLP @DuncanSmithTD @SDLPlive Raging we didn’t get a photo too now!! Great to meet you Colin and I look forward to future work together.
0
0
2
@kipta2000 @jackfchambers @AnnMarieFingal @MayorofFingal @Fingalcoco You’re welcome Robert. Thanks for meeting us on such a windy day. Hoping we can drive this issue forward now.
0
0
2
Very proud to see @MayorofFingal representing @Fingalcoco and his @fiannafailparty colleagues so well as he welcomes @POTUS at @DublinAirport this rainy afternoon #Biden #BidenInIreland.
0
0
3
@ffclaireoconnor @fiannafailparty @LordMayorDublin @DubCityCouncil Claire you were a fantastic representative for your community and for Dublin, an amazing deputy Mayor and an inspiration for thousands of girls across Dublin City. You’ll be missed but I know you’ll make an impact whatever you turn your hand to. Maith thú a chara x.
0
0
3
@alexoconaill @MaryLouMcDonald @TodaywithClaire Ní raibh na figúirí ag MLM, mar sin de, ní polasaí é.
5
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
2
Compelling listening. What a story.
First this morning it’s the remarkable story of Nadia Adan who arrived here as a child refugee with nothing but the clothes on her back. Two decades later she owns Ashford Motors , a female-led dealership that specialises in mid to high-end cars.
1
0
2
Sár-cheapachán 🙌🏻.
Tá bród orm gur cheap an Rialtas mé mar Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Corp Oideachais inniu.
2
0
1
A great morning of local hurling at Round Towers with @RoundTowersLusk @StMaursGaa and @odwyersgaa taking part in the blitz. The Towers Tiger even made an appearance!
3
1
2
@BillyKelleherEU @SeanKellyMEP @fiannafailparty @cynimhurchu Great job Billy and Cynthia. Táimid bródúil asaibh. Jab Iontach déanta agaibh 🙌🏻.
0
0
2
@Danny_McTurner @Fingalcoco @fiannafailparty @ballyboughalgfc @Ballyboughal Lovely memories for you and such a unique tradition.
0
0
1
@electslb @fiannafailparty @DarraghOBrienTD @DarraghButler @BrigidManton @AdrianHenchy @BrianDennehy9 @Cathal_Haughey @Fingalcoco Go n-éirí leat Sinéad 🙌🏻.
1
0
1
@ammaraliDublin8 Congratulations Ammar. You deserve your success and will be a great city councillor. We are proud of you.
0
0
1
@McConnellDaniel @businessposthq It looks fantastic Danny. Well done. Heading out to pick up a copy shortly. Look forward to reading it. Go n-éirí leat.
1
0
1
@RoryHoganDBS So sorry to hear this Rory. Best wishes as you recover over the coming period. Congratulations on your election ❤️.
0
0
1
@SarahHillware @PandemicPeriods @GirlsHealthEd So great to meet you. Hopefully we can exchange ideas in the future 🙌🏻.
1
0
1
@ammaraliDublin8 @fiannafailparty @cardagh @BarryAndrewsMEP @OgraFiannaFail @OCallaghanJim @votemaryfitz @jackfchambers @DarraghOBrienTD @daracalleary @BillyKelleherEU @PaulMcauliffe @daithideroiste Congratulations Ammar and the best of luck to you.
5
0
1
@johnmurphyclar @TFIupdates @Fingalcoco Great John! I’m delighted that you can use it to get to work. It really is a wonderful service for rural North Co. Dublin.
1
0
1
@Danny_McTurner @Fingalcoco @fiannafailparty @ballyboughalgfc @Ballyboughal They normally are but make a special exception for the Ballyboughal Mid Summer Heritage Festival. Such a lovely surprise for us all.
1
0
1
0
0
1