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Speech on Finance Bill 2013 - 21/02/13

Local Authorities must step up and engage with NAMA over social housing – Lawlor

Anthony Lawlor, has called on local authorities across the country to step up to the plate and start engaging with NAMA

Finance Bill 2013

It is my view that the annual Finance Bill is a piece of legislation that reflects the focus of the Government of the day. At the forefront to this government's agenda is job creation. It is the only means by which we can lead this country to recovery, and it is at the core of every decision made in this chamber.

Local Authorities must step up and engage with NAMA over social housing – Lawlor

Anthony Lawlor, has called on local authorities across the country to step up to the plate and start engaging with NAMA

Finance Bill 2013

It is my view that the annual Finance Bill is a piece of legislation that reflects the focus of the Government of the day. At the forefront to this government's agenda is job creation. It is the only means by which we can lead this country to recovery, and it is at the core of every decision made in this chamber.

Government promotes growth in aviation industry

Measures introduced in the Finance Bill 2013 will benefit jobs and growth at Dublin Airport, according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell who has commented on the Bill as it passes through the Dáil this week.

Government promotes growth in aviation industry

Measures introduced in the Finance Bill 2013 will benefit jobs and growth at Dublin Airport, according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell who has commented on the Bill as it passes through the Dáil this week.

Minister Reilly welcomes EU approval of new permanent Risk Equalisation Scheme in the Irish Private Health Insurance Market

Dr James Reilly TD, Minister for Health today (20th February 2013) welcomed the official announcement by the EU Commission approving the new Permanent Risk Equalisation Scheme in the Irish Private Health Insurance Market.

Justice is finally delivered for Magdalene women – Butler

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has today (Wednesday) said that justice is finally being delivered for the women of the Magdalene Laundries. Deputy Butler was speaking following the Taoiseach’s full State apology, which has been warmly welcomed by survivors of the Laundries.

Feighan says Roscommon Hospital leads the way with world-first patient safety initiative

Roscommon/South Leitrim Fine Gael TD, Deputy Frank Feighan, has said Roscommon Hospital is leading the way with a world-first patient safety initiative which helps medical personnel recognise and respond to patients whose condition is worsening.