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Dáil statements on report by Seán Guerin SC Statement by Frances Fitzgerald TD Minister for Justice and Equality

A Cheann Comhairle I welcome the opportunity in the House today to give my response to the report by Mr. Seán Guerin of his review of the action taken by An Garda Síochána pertaining to certain allegations.

5th May 2014

COVENEY ANNOUNCES INSHORE FISHERIES STRUCTURES, DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION PACKAGE INCLUDING €1M FUNDING FOR 2014

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney T.D. today announced a package of measures to develop the inshore fisheries sector. The package is targeted at the inshore fishing sector and consists of three parts including...

4th May 2014

E-cigarettes posing a very real threat to our children – Mitchell O’Connor

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD and member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Mary Mitchell O’Connor has today (Wednesday) warned that e-cigarettes are posing a very real threat to the health of our children. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor raised the issue in the Dáil during a topical issue debate on the matter yesterday evening.

4th May 2014

International best practise should inform recommendations of Justice Committee

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Member of the Oireachtas Committee for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Farrell, has today (Wednesday) supported calls to look towards international best practise as a basis for a reformed, invigorated and transparent police force in Ireland.

4th May 2014

Speech by the Taoiseach Mr Enda Kenny T.D. At the Launch of Construction Strategy National Sports Campus, Abbotstown

Welcome to the fantastic facilities of the National Sports Campus here in Abbotstown. The Government was delighted to include funding in the last Budget for an indoor arena to be built here.

4th May 2014

Statement by the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, T.D., on the Motion to establish a Joint Oireachtas Committee to inquire into certain aspects of the banking crisis

A Cheann Comhairle, I move: (1) That, having regard to section 12 of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Act 2013 and Standing Order 107C, a Select Committee be appointed...

4th May 2014

Government agrees 'comprehensive response' to Guerin Report – Statement by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD

The Government has today agreed a set of measures in response to the Guerin Report on foot of proposals brought to today's Government meeting by the Minister for Justice & Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD.

3rd May 2014

Secretary General will bring clarity to workings of Department of Justice

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Member of the Oireachtas Committee for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Farrell has today (Tuesday), welcomed the decision by the Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Brian Purcell to appear before the Justice Committee.

3rd May 2014

Another step in the right direction as 350 new jobs announced for Cork – Buttimer

Voxpro recruiting for multilingual and technical positions

2nd May 2014

Charlie Flanagan TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs welcomes Erasmus+ (2014-2020) bringing over 16 million Euro to support youth work in Ireland over the next 7 years.

Minister Charlie Flanagan T.D. welcomed the launch, by the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi, Quinn T.D. of the Erasmus+ 2014 – 2020- the EU’s support programme for life long learning, training and sport.

2nd May 2014

Crucial to send a strong, experienced voice like Brian Hayes to European Parliament to fight for jobs in Dublin – Bruton

It is crucial to send a strong, experienced representative like Brian Hayes to the European Parliament to fight for jobs in Dublin, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD said today. Speaking in Dublin today, Minister Bruton said:

2nd May 2014

Dublin West and Longford -Westmeath Bye-Elections

Following the moving of writs in Dáil Eireann, Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has made an order today (1 May 2014) appointing Friday 23 May 2014 as the polling day for the Dublin West and Longford-Westmeath bye-elections.

2nd May 2014