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Independent firearms licensing authority needed - Deering

Fine Gael Carlow TD, Pat Deering, has called for the establishment of an independent firearms licensing authority to ensure greater safety in the purchase of guns. He recently submitted a Parliamentary Question on the matter to Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald TD.

Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald invites Irish nominations to key European Committee on the Prevention of Torture (CPT)

The Minister for Justice and Equality, Ms Frances Fitzgerald TD, today announced she was seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the public to apply to be considered for appointment as Ireland’s representative on the Council of Europe Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT).

Speech by Minster for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar at the 46th CIECA Congress in Dublin Castle

President, Karl Hakuli; Distinguished Guests, Speakers Ladies and Gentlemen – I am very pleased to be here with you this morning at the 46th CIECA Congress, which is being hosted this year by Ireland’s Road Safety Authority. I would like to extend a special welcome to all of the international delegates who have come here today from across the world, from places as far apart as Korea, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.

Statement by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) on behalf of DTTAS, Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (DJEI), Ibec and ICTU

The Expert Panel established in March to investigate how to resolve the industrial relations issues relating to the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (IASS) have this morning presented their final report to Ibec, ICTU, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.

Buttimer welcomes appointment of expert group and encourages public to give view on medical cards

Fine Gael Cork South Central TD and Chairman of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Jerry Buttimer, has this evening (Thursday) welcomed the announcement from the HSE that the expert panel has been appointed to examine how medical need should be taken into account when discretionary medical cards are being granted.

The need for an independent investigation into the mass grave next to a home for unmarried mothers and babies in Tuam, Co. Galway where up to 800 children were reportedly buried between 1925 and 1961

Conway welcomes establishment of Independent Review Group

Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, Equality and Disability, Martin Conway, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement by Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice and Equality, that an Independent Review Group has been established to undertake a review of the Department of Justice.

Minister Fitzgerald announces establishment of Review of the Department of Justice and Equality

Minister Fitzgerald appalled at shooting in Ballyfermot

Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald has condemned as barbaric the shooting of a child in Ballyfermot last night.

Statement by the Mr. Charlie Flanagan T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on the Examination of Mother and Baby Home Deaths

Mr. Charlie Flanagan T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, today confirmed that active consideration is being given to the best means of addressing the harrowing details emerging regarding the burial arrangements for children who died many years ago in Mother and Baby Homes and the many questions raised regarding these deaths.

Time to kick schoolyard running ban if we want to dash obesity – Noone

Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has today (Wednesday) called for the ‘ban’ on children running in the school yard to be lifted to help tackle the nation’s escalating rates of childhood obesity.

Apply now for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance - Byrne

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne, has highlighted this week’s opening of the online application process for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance and encouraged parents to apply now. The application forms are available at www.welfare.ie