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Update: Broadband and Mobile Telephone Technology - Communicatios, Energy & Natural Resources 23rd October, 2014

comparisons have been made with the standard, quality, availability and speed of broadband and mobile telephone communications technology in this country with those available in competing European

23rd October 2014

Update: Bio-Energy Reduction - Communications, Energy & Natural Resources 23rd October, 2014

bio-energy reduction continues to be assisted with a view to achieving self-sufficiency in respect of energy sources

23rd October 2014

Update: An Post - Communications, Energy & Natural Resources 23rd October, 2014

An Post may rely on the continued support of Government in extending the scale of its services throughout the country in conjunction with other service providers where possible in respect of the provision of services likely to benefit from the counter services

23rd October 2014

Dáil suspension a taste of Independent 'government' - Doherty

Fine Gael TD for Meath East, Regina Doherty, has today (Wednesday) said the chaotic behaviour of Independent TDs in the Dáil this afternoon, which led to the suspension of Dáil business for the rest of today

22nd October 2014

Child Care in Practice Journal 20th Anniversary

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, James Reilly TD, today opened the conference ‘Developments in Early Intervention and Family Support – Assessing the Impact for Children’

22nd October 2014

The #littlethings that make a difference to your mental health - Neville

Fine Gael Party Chairman and President of the Irish Association of Suicidology, Dan Neville TD, yesterday attended the launch of the #littlethings, mental health and wellbeing social marketing campaign. This campaign is being run by the HSE’s National Office for Suicide Prevention in partnership with over 20 other organisations.

21st October 2014

Teenager’s views sought on the ideal qualities for the Ombudsman for Children

Dr James Reilly TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs today opened a consultation with young people (aged 13-17) seeking their views on theperson specification for the recruitment of the Ombudsman for Children.

21st October 2014

No child will be left without urgent dental treatment - Byrne

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne, has today (Tuesday) reassured parents that no child will be left without urgent dental treatment in the wake of the closure of the dental service at St. James’s Hospital.

21st October 2014

Byrne condemns desecration of Cosgrave grave

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne, has condemned last night’s desecration of the grave of WT Cosgrave in Goldenbridge Cemetery, Inchicore.

21st October 2014

Speech by Dr James Reily T.D. Minister for Children and Youth Affairs - Dáil Eireann 15th October 2014

Deputies, it is clear that this Government’s plan for economic recovery is working, and the economy is moving in the right direction. The core aim of this year’s budget is to secure and solidify that recovery. However, we are aware that the economic recovery remains fragile. This Government’s determination to ensure that the mistakes of the past are not repeated has meant that some difficult choices have had to be made in framing this budget.

20th October 2014