Pádraig Rice
Spokesperson for Health
Meet Pádraig
I’m Pádraig Rice, the Social Democrats TD for Cork South-Central.
I ran in the general election because I believe it’s time for change.
I live in Ballyphehane and work as a Policy and Research Manager and human rights campaigner. I have a Law degree and BSc from UCC and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the University of Oxford. In June, I had the honour of being elected as a Councillor for Cork City South Central.
I believe that the Government could be doing so much more, particularly when it comes to affordable housing, healthcare, disability services, and climate action.
I am hardworking, committed, passionate, and I am delighted to represent you in Dáil Éireann.
I want to make Cork a better place for everyone.
Pádraig’s Priorities
- Housing – Delivering affordable and social housing to end the housing crisis.
- Health – Reforming the two-tier healthcare system to ensure that everyone has timely access to good quality healthcare that is free at the point of use.
- Public Services – Increasing investment in public services, including childcare, education and public transport.
- Public Spaces – Improving public spaces with more public toilets, parks, benches, water fountains and trees.
- Transparency and Accountability – Ensuring we have better political decision-making with increased transparency and accountability.
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Government has lost control of National Children’s Hospital as 16th deadline set to be missed
Confirmation of yet another delay to the National Children’s Hospital shows that the government has completely lost control of the multi-billion-euro project, according to Social Democrats health spokesperson Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice, who is chair of the Oireachtas Health Committee, said: “It is utterly unacceptable that the latest completion date of November 24 is now […]
Read moreOpening of new UHL unit is welcome but does not negate need for Model 3 hospital in Mid-West
Today’s official opening of a new 96-bed block at University Hospital Limerick (UHL), while welcome, does not negate the need for a new Model 3 hospital in the Mid-West region, according to Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice, who is the party’s spokesperson on health, said: “I was honoured to attend the opening of […]
Read moreEstablishment of AHR Regulatory Authority is welcome – but law reform needed
Welcoming the long-awaited establishment of the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority, Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice today called on the Minister for Health to move ahead with required law reform in this area. Deputy Rice, who is the party’s spokesperson on health, said: “I welcome the establishment of the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority and […]
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