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Change of approach on medical cards is right decision – Mitchell O’Connor

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD and member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, has welcomed the Government’s announcement regarding the eligibility criteria for discretionary medical cards, saying a change of approach is the right decision.

Mitchell O’Connor supports UK expert’s call for health warning on sugary drinks

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD and member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Thursday) backed a call for prominent health warnings to be displayed on sugary drinks. The proposal has been made by one of the UK’s leading experts on public health, Professor Simon Capewell of the University of Liverpool.

Suspension of Medical Card Reviews

The Government is very aware of the public concern in relation to the issue of medical cards. The Cabinet Committee on Health met this morning and decided to develop the policy framework governing eligibility in a manner that will also take account of medical conditions.

Varadkar announces cheaper Leap fares for 16, 17 and 18 year olds

Simplified fare structure for children and teens - Child Leap Card Fares to apply from ages 4 to 18 inclusive.

Statement by Taoiseach Enda Kenny on the resignation of Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore

Strong tourism trend fuels optimism for summer season as visitor numbers rise - Varadkar

14,000 more employed in accommodation & food in last 12 months.

Over €500million in new credit to be made available to Irish SMEs through Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland

Over €500million in additional credit will be made available to Irish SMEs through the establishment of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI), the Government announced today.

Speech by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, at Fine Gael’s final press conference before polling for the Local and European Elections 2014

The best economic stimulus possible is to put money back in people’s pockets

Fine Gael’s Dublin Candidate for the European Parliament, Brian Hayes TD, has said that lowering taxes for hard pressed Irish workers will significantly benefit the wider economy.

Freezing commercial rates will help heat up business climate – Bruton

A freezing of commercial rates will benefit the business environment in this country.

Guerin report highlights immediate need for transparency, decisiveness and reform – Murphy

Failings outlined in the Guerin report to be addressed by new Minister for Justice without delay

Statement by Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice and Equality in response to the Report by Mr. Seán Guerin SC

The findings of the report by Mr. Seán Guerin SC reaffirms that we must now enter a new era of policing in this country and that organisational reform and cultural change is essential.