ABOUT FIONA
Fiona O'Loughlin is a member of Seanad Eireann and formerly a member of Dail Eireann. She currently serves as Chair of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus and Deputy Leader of Fianna Fail in the Senate. She previously served as a Councillor, Mayor and was the first ever female elected TD for her native Kildare.
Serving on the Oireachtas Education and Disability matters committees, Fiona is also the head of the Irish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Fiona is a passionate advocate for equality and inclusion, and has always fought for equal rights. From marriage equality for the LGBTQI+ community, to supports for those living with disabilities, to championing womens issues- her career has been one of advocacy. She brings this experience, and her tenacious spirit to the Seanad in the hopes of affecting positive change at a national level
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RECENT NEWS
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes reduction in public transport fares but says its further highlights the need for a medium hop zone
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the 20% price cut to Public Transport for all...
May 11, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin reminds Artists to apply for Basic Income for the Arts pilot Scheme
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has reminded people that the closing date for applications for...
May 11, 2022/No comment
€40m summer programme for pupils with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage
Fianna Fail education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of a ...
May 11, 2022/No comment
Approval granted for capital works at Scoil Mhuire Allenwood
Fianna Fail education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the initial approval f...
May 11, 2022/No commentAll News
Recent Twitter Posts
pleased to facilitate important meeting between @ITBA_Official and @McConalogue about challenges impacting breeders/farmers #ourruralfuture @fiannafailparty
Recent Facebook Posts
🏫Leaving Cert reform
Yesterday my colleagues and I on the Education Committee launched our report on Leaving Certificate Reform and the need for a new Senior Cycle in which we make a series of recommendations following examination of the issue.
Minister Foley has already made transformative change to the Leaving Certificate and I was pleased to work with her in that regard.
We have heard from students, parents and teachers from around the country and I am pleased that this report reflects the views expressed, and calls for real and meaningful change to our Leaving Certificate.
🏠🏡Choice Based Letting🏠🏡
I have been notified that Kildare County Council are advertising the below properties on Choice Based Lettings:-
Ard a Laoi, Castledermot – 3 bedroom house.
Monasterevin – 2 bedroom apartment.
Eyre Street, Newbridge – 1 bedroom apartment.
These properties are going live tomorrow morning (13/05/2022) for housing applicants to register their interest and will remain online until Thursday, 19th May, 2022 at 12.00 noon.
Eligible applicants can apply below:
kildare.ie/.../AllSe.../Housing/ChoiceBasedLettings/
🚌Bus Services- Route 120
Our public transport system needs to be more extensive and reliable. I raised specifically the 120 bus route which starts in Edenderry and goes through townlands such as Derrinturn, Newbridge, Allenwood, Kilmeague and on to Dublin. It is a key commuter route and I have been in regular contact with the NTA on this.
The route is completely unreliable. I have been contacted by several commuters who complain of the shoddy service. Buses aren't showing up leaving people stranded trying to get to work hospital appointment etc. Last Thursday morning two buses never showed up, 3 buses on Friday morning never showed. Forcing commuters to get taxis or simply miss appointments. It is simply not acceptable, and it will deter people from using public transport.
I have managed to get assurances from the NTA that the signage and infrastructure along the route will be upgraded, but I am pushing to try and improve the routes reliability.
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