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Speech on the Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill

I am grateful for an opportunity to speak on this important Bill. I was elected to the House in 2011 when, for the first time in our history, the Taoiseach appointed a full Cabinet Minister with responsibility for children

Lawlor warmly welcomes major jobs announcement for Kildare North

Kerry Group announce 900 permanent and 400 construction jobs set for Naas

Lawlor warmly welcomes major jobs announcement for Kildare North

Kerry Group announce 900 permanent and 400 construction jobs set for Naas

Technology Visa would accelerate growth in web sector

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012

I welcome the opportunity to speak on Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012.

Dáil Speech on Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012

Dail speech on introducing system of generic drug substition and reference pricing for prescribed drugs and medicines

Dáil Speech on Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012

Dail speech on introducing system of generic drug substition and reference pricing for prescribed drugs and medicines

Credit Guarantee Scheme will support existing and future enterprise

Review of Serious Incidents including Deaths of Children in Care 17 November 2011

I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this important legislation. For many years lip service has been paid to the need to recognise the needs of children, especially those who may be vulnerable.

National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012

Like other speakers, I welcome the introduction of this Bill. It is very important and was long sought by many Members. I claim credit for raising this issue on the Order of Business for at least five years