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Mitchell O’Connor thanks local business community for engagement on Budget 2014

Submissions made at local level were invaluable in feeding into Advisory Group for Small Business.

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.

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.

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.

Mulherin welcomes new Garda recruitment drive to commence next summer

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Michelle Mulherin, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, that recruitment for new Gardaí will recommence next summer.

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.

Investment in important reforms for children and families at forefront of Budget 2014 – Henry

Fine Gael Sligo/North Leitrim Senator, Imelda Henry, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the investment in important reforms contained in Budget 2014 which will be of great benefit to children and families across the country.

Home renovation tax incentive scheme will give construction sector a much needed boost – Lawlor

Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement in today’s Budget of a home renovation tax incentive scheme saying it will give the beleaguered construction industry in this country a much needed boost.

Construction of local authority housing a significant step forward in solving social housing crisis - Durkan

Budget will help accelerate job creation and encourage entrepreneurship - Collins

Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation, Áine Collins TD, has welcomed the announcement of Budget 2014 today (Tuesday) which she described as pro-job, pro-business and pro-entrepreneur.