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Statements on Seanad Reform

When I was last in the House during the summer, I was fulfilling a promise to the Irish people to hold a referendum on the future of the Seanad.

23rd October 2013

Minister Fitzgerald launches Expert Group report on Early Years Strategy

Minister says Ireland has so much to gain from early intervention - to address major challenges and to interrupt both current and future crises.

10th October 2013

Statement by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Leader of Fine Gael on the sad passing of Wilfried Martens

I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Wilfried Martens, President of the European People’s Party and former Prime Minister of Belgium.

10th October 2013

The most radical reform of local government in over 100 years

Mr Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, announced today (17 October 2013) the publication of the Local Government Bill 2013 to fundamentally reform the local government system in Ireland.

7th October 2013

Statement by Minister Varadkar and Minister of State Alan Kelly on Dublin Bus

“The attempts to agree cost reduction measures at Dublin Bus have clearly been long and difficult, the process having started in June 2012.

6th October 2013

Minister Reilly announces free GP care for children aged 5 and under as part of Budget 2014

Progress made in achieving more for less but 2014 will be a challenging year for the health services.

5th October 2013

Over 48,000 new jobs to be supported in 2014 through DJEI Budget – Minister Bruton

More than 48,000 new jobs will be created in 2014 as a result of support from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD said today.

5th October 2013

Shatter welcomes Referendum Result on Court of Appeal

Speaking today (Saturday), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, said: ‘I want to thank those who voted in the Referendum for the substantial support given for the creation of a Court of Appeal.

5th October 2013

Statement on behalf of the Government/ICTU/IBEC Group on Dublin Bus

The Government, ICTU and IBEC Group appointed to consider the industrial relations issues within Dublin Bus met this morning to consider a report from Noel Dowling and Ultan Courtney.

5th October 2013

Securing the future of Hollybrook Lodge will speed up delivery of National Children’s Hospital – Byrne

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne, has today (Monday) welcomed the decision by the HSE to take Hollybrook Lodge, the community nursing unit at Inchicore, under the operational management of St. James’s Hospital. The move will free up lands for the new National Children’s Hospital in the process.

4th October 2013

Significant Impact Of Gathering Ireland 2013 Outlined At Global Irish Economic Forum

5000 GATHERINGS ORGANISED INCLUDING 110 BUSINESS GATHERINGS.

4th October 2013

Minister Reilly aims for a Tobacco Free Ireland by 2025

A Tobacco Free Ireland by 2025! That is the overall aim of a new tobacco policy, Tobacco Free Ireland launched by Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly today (Thursday 3rd October, 2013).

3rd October 2013