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Kildare schools to receive business class broadband service – Lawlor

216 schools are to receive 100Mbps (business class) broadband service

5th March 2013

Dail Question on Rent Supplement Rates in Dublin Fingal

To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the rent supplement limits in Dublin Fingal for two and three bedroomed houses due to the rise of rent in Dublin, its proximity to Dublin City Council areas which are allowed an extra €100, the lack of availability of premises for families seeking two and three bedroomed accommodation, and the distance of up to 28km between the north and south end of the constituency, of which only properties in the most north part of the constituency is a feasible option for accommodation under the rent levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

5th March 2013

Dáil Question on Malahide Waste Water Management

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update in the status of the investment programme application submitted by Fingal County Council in August 2011 regarding the Malahide waste water management.

4th March 2013

46th plenary meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (BIPA)

I am delighted to be able to join you again today, and to thank you for the time you are taking to be here, and for all the work of the Assembly throughout the year.

4th March 2013

Comprehensive Govt plan to tackle mortgage arrears will provide much-needed relief to homeowners

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the announcement by the Government of a comprehensive plan to tackle mortgage arrears.

4th March 2013

Statement by An Taoiseach on the election of Pope Francis

On behalf of the Government and the people of Ireland, I offer warm congratulations to Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as Pope Francis.

4th March 2013

EU acts to fill 900,000 ICT vacancies predicted for 2015

Major initiative to meet ICT skills demand and reduce unemployment.

4th March 2013

Minister Fitzgerald launches standards and supports for volunteer-led youth groups

Frances Fitzgerald, TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, today launched the National Quality Standards for Volunteer-led Youth Groups in St Andrews Resource Centre, Pearse St, Dublin. The Minister also launched an innovative ‘Route Map’ resource to support volunteers and staff.

4th March 2013

Fianna Fáil trying to scaremonger struggling homeowners

Fine Gael Meath West TD and Campaign Manager for the Meath East Bye-Election, Damien English, has today (Thursday) said that Fianna Fáil should stop scaremongering homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgages.

4th March 2013

Statement by An Taoiseach on the election of Pope Francis

On behalf of the Government and the people of Ireland, I offer warm congratulations to Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as Pope Francis.

4th March 2013