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Address by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, to the Family Lawyers Association of Ireland

Minister announces that he and Minister for Health have commenced work on preparation of “open disclosure” legislation which would involve hospitals and medical personnel having to inform patients or families of medical incidents/failures that have caused harm or which are responsible for the death of a patient.

10th February 2014

Address by the Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD to the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Berlin on Friday 7th February 2014

Speaking at an address to the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in Berlin today (Friday), Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD, said enabling all voices within the European Union to be heard will contribute to the continued durability of the Union into the future.

10th February 2014

Address by the Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD to the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Berlin on Friday 7th February 2014

Speaking at an address to the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in Berlin today (Friday), Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD, said enabling all voices within the European Union to be heard will contribute to the continued durability of the Union into the future.

10th February 2014

Minister Bruton leads first-ever joint trade mission with UK and NI Ministers to Singapore

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, is today (Monday) commencing the first ever joint Irish, UK and Northern Ireland trade mission, with the first of two days of joint events in Singapore.

10th February 2014

Minister Bruton leads first-ever joint trade mission with UK and NI Ministers to Singapore

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, is today (Monday) commencing the first ever joint Irish, UK and Northern Ireland trade mission, with the first of two days of joint events in Singapore.

10th February 2014

Minister Fitzgerald welcomes first Irish report on children’s smartphone usage

Frances Fitzgerald TD. Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today welcomed the first Irish report of the ‘Net Children Go Mobile’ project.

10th February 2014

Minister Fitzgerald welcomes first Irish report on children’s smartphone usage

Frances Fitzgerald TD. Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today welcomed the first Irish report of the ‘Net Children Go Mobile’ project.

10th February 2014

1850 new jobs to be created over next three years by 122 High Potential Start Up companies supported by Dept of Jobs through Enterprise Ireland – Minister Bru

1850 new jobs to be created over next three years by 122 High Potential Start Up companies supported by Dept of Jobs through Enterprise Ireland – Minister Bruton

9th February 2014

Adams shows willingness to let FF back into Government - Harris

Fine Gael Wicklow TD, Simon Harris, has today (Sunday) said that the Sinn Féin leader, Gerry Adams, has shown his willingness to allow Fianna Fáil back into Government. Deputy Harris was speaking after Gerry Adams refused to rule out going into Government with Fianna Fáil on RTE’s This Week programme.

9th February 2014

App users must be vigilant about their personal data - Clune

Fine Gael Cork Senator, Deirdre Clune, has today (Wednesday) urged all phone app users to exercise vigilance with their own personal data when using so-called 'leaky apps' on their smart phones. Senator Clune was speaking after she raised the issue in the Seanad with the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter TD, who agreed that current data protection Directives need to be updated.

9th February 2014

Dáil Éireann Private Members' Motion calling for independent inquiry into reports of unlawful surveillance of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Speech by Alan Shatter TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence

A Cheann Comhairle Last Tuesday speaking in this House, I stated that the Garda Síochána and the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission are vital pillars in our democratic policing structures. The work of the Garda Síochána in fighting crime, combating terrorism, and protecting the public is of critical importance.

9th February 2014

Female entrepreneurs are increasingly breaking through the glass ceiling – Collins

Fine Gael Cork North West TD, Aine Collins, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement that the amount of female-led start-up companies winning State investment has almost trebled in 12 months. Deputy Collins was speaking after the Minister for Jobs, Richard Bruton TD, announced that 1,850 jobs will be created over the next three years by 122 High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) companies.

9th February 2014

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