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Lithuania's adoption of Euro is confidence boost for Eurozone – MEP Hayes

Brian Hayes MEP (Dublin) has welcomed today's decision by the European Parliament to support Lithuania's adoption of the Euro.

6th July 2014

Court of Appeal Bill 2014 Second Stage – Seanad Éireann Speech by Ms Frances Fitzgerald, T.D. Minister for Justice and Equality

It gives me great pleasure to be here with you today to discuss the Court of Appeal Bill 2014. You may recall that last July the House was dealing with the Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution (Court of Appeal) Bill 2013. Subsequently, on foot of the passage of that Bill, a Referendum was held in October of that year in relation to the proposition that a Court of Appeal should be established.

6th July 2014

We could prevent four out of every five cases of blindness - Conway

Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, has called on his fellow Senators to support the Fine Gael Private Members Motion that is due to be debated in the Seanad tomorrow (Wednesday), which calls for the establishment of a national vision strategy.

5th July 2014

Important we have smooth introduction of Fuel Grant Scheme for disabled drivers - Neville

Fine Gael Party Chairperson and TD for Limerick, Dan Neville, has appealed for assurance from Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD, that disabled people will still be able to claim excise relief on fuel as we change to the new Fuel Grant Scheme in 2015.

5th July 2014

Hayes welcomes election of Juncker

Brian Hayes, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, has welcomed today’s election of Jean-Claude Juncker as the new President of the European Commission.

5th July 2014

Government decision in relation to Ministers of State

The Government decision in relation to Ministers of State is as follows: Fine Gael Ministers of State

5th July 2014

Parliamentry Question addressed to Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his response to concerns expressed by those in the Irish airline industry regarding the proposal in the draft National Policy for Aviation which would permit non-EU/USA airlines pick up passengers in competition with EU airlines?

5th July 2014

Taoiseach and Tanaiste congratulate Mary Robinson on her appointment as UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Climate Change

I was delighted to learn earlier today that Mary Robinson has been appointed the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Climate Change. Mary is an individual of enormous stature internationally with a strong passion for all human rights issues.

4th July 2014

Statement from Minister Varadkar on the Garth Brooks Concerts

Speaking today Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar said: This is a blow to fans and to visitors coming from abroad. The way this happened at the very last minute is clearly unsatisfactory from everyone’s point of view and highlights the need to review the major events licencing laws. Nonetheless residents have legitimate concerns about five concerts in a row which the GAA has conceded was a mistake.

4th July 2014

Statement by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD

I have congratulated Joan Burton today on her election as leader of the Labour Party and confirmed that I have nominated her as Tánaiste. We agreed to work closely together for the remainder of the Government’s term of office to fulfil the mandate given to our parties in 2011.

4th July 2014