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Speech by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD At the launch of White Paper on Universal Health Insurance

3 years ago the Irish people voted for Change. Change in the way we run our economy. Change akin the way we manage our finances. Change in our health system.

2nd April 2014

Speech by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar to the Transport Ireland Conference 2014 in Chartered Accountants House, Dublin

I am delighted to be back with you for this year’s Transport Ireland Conference. I’d like to thank the organisers and the other speakers for facilitating me by changing the running order this morning. I was answering Parliamentary Questions in the Dáil earlier and couldn’t be here for the opening slot.

2nd April 2014

The report Micheál Martin would rather forget – Buttimer

Fine Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, has today (Wednesday) said that Micheál Martin’s response to the Travers Report into nursing home charges when he was Minister for Health in 2005 illustrates the Fianna Fáil leader’s hypocrisy in his criticism of Alan Shatter and the current Government.

2nd April 2014

We must heed warning of Competitiveness Council if we want to maintain reduction in Live Register figures – English

Fine Gael Meath West TD and Chair of the Oireachtas Jobs Committee, Damien English, had today (Wednesday) welcomed the latest Live Register figures, but warned that we must heed this week’s warnings from the Competitiveness Council if we are to continue to reduce our unemployment rate.

2nd April 2014

Where is Fianna Fáil’s health policy? – Doherty

Fine Gael Meath East TD and member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Regina Doherty, has today (Wednesday) said Fianna Fail's attacks on the Government's White Paper on Universal Health Insurance (UHI) exposes the Party’s complete lack of a policy on health.

2nd April 2014

20 bed Rehab Unit for Roscommon Hospital gets go-ahead to progress to design phase - Feighan

Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has welcomed the news that a stand-alone specialist 20-bed Rehab Unit planned for Roscommon Hospital has been given approval to progress to the design phase. Deputy Feighan said the news is formal confirmation that this major capital development will be built on the grounds of the hospital.

1st April 2014

81% reduction in MRSA in the Mater Hospital testament to staff commitment

Fine Gael Dublin Central Deputy and Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD, has welcomed the reduction in the number of cases of MRSA at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, which fell by 81% last year.

1st April 2014

Closure of Climber Hall would be detrimental for mental health service provision – Doherty

Fine Gael Meath East TD and member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, has today (Tuesday) voiced her concerns about suggestions that Climber Hall in Kells could be closed as part of the reconfiguration of local mental health services.

1st April 2014

Expansion of GAA coverage abroad is good for our games – O’Mahony

Fine Gael TD for Mayo and former All Ireland winning manager, John O’Mahony, has today (Tuesday) responded to the GAA’s announcement regarding its TV and radio broadcasting rights from 2014-2017, welcoming the expansion of our national game abroad, but expressing caution that the big matches should remain free to air here at home.

1st April 2014

Government to Prepare New Integration Strategy

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, has welcomed the holding of the first meeting of a newly reconstituted Cross Departmental Group on Integration, which will review our approach to the integration of migrants.

1st April 2014

Minister Bruton announces call for proposals for consumer support funding

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today (Friday) announced a call for proposals for grant funding relating to consumer support.

1st April 2014

Minister Donohoe meets Portuguese Minister for European Affairs as Portugal prepares to exit Troika bailout

The Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD, today (Monday) welcomed the Portuguese State Secretary for European Affairs, Bruno Maçães, to Dublin.

1st April 2014