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Government Appoints Retired High Court Judge John Cooke to Conduct The Independent Inquiry into Reports of Unlawful Surveillance of the Garda Siochána Ombudsman Commission

The Government has appointed retired High Court Judge John Cooke to conduct the Independent Inquiry into Reports of Unlawful Surveillance of the Garda Siochána Ombudsman Commission.

20th February 2014

Long term flood prevention must be prioritised for Cork - Buttimer

Fine Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, has said that a long term flood prevention plan to protect Cork must be prioritised. Speaking on the matter in the Dáil, Deputy Buttimer also welcomed the commitment of funding for the project by Minister of State at the OPW, Brian Hayes TD.

20th February 2014

Address by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, to the Family Lawyers Association of Ireland

Minister announces that he and Minister for Health have commenced work on preparation of “open disclosure” legislation which would involve hospitals and medical personnel having to inform patients or families of medical incidents/failures that have caused harm or which are responsible for the death of a patient.

10th February 2014

Address by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, to the Family Lawyers Association of Ireland

Minister announces that he and Minister for Health have commenced work on preparation of “open disclosure” legislation which would involve hospitals and medical personnel having to inform patients or families of medical incidents/failures that have caused harm or which are responsible for the death of a patient.

10th February 2014

Address by the Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD to the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Berlin on Friday 7th February 2014

Speaking at an address to the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in Berlin today (Friday), Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD, said enabling all voices within the European Union to be heard will contribute to the continued durability of the Union into the future.

10th February 2014

Address by the Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD to the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Berlin on Friday 7th February 2014

Speaking at an address to the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in Berlin today (Friday), Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD, said enabling all voices within the European Union to be heard will contribute to the continued durability of the Union into the future.

10th February 2014

Minister Bruton leads first-ever joint trade mission with UK and NI Ministers to Singapore

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, is today (Monday) commencing the first ever joint Irish, UK and Northern Ireland trade mission, with the first of two days of joint events in Singapore.

10th February 2014

Minister Bruton leads first-ever joint trade mission with UK and NI Ministers to Singapore

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, is today (Monday) commencing the first ever joint Irish, UK and Northern Ireland trade mission, with the first of two days of joint events in Singapore.

10th February 2014

Minister Fitzgerald welcomes first Irish report on children’s smartphone usage

Frances Fitzgerald TD. Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today welcomed the first Irish report of the ‘Net Children Go Mobile’ project.

10th February 2014

Minister Fitzgerald welcomes first Irish report on children’s smartphone usage

Frances Fitzgerald TD. Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today welcomed the first Irish report of the ‘Net Children Go Mobile’ project.

10th February 2014

1850 new jobs to be created over next three years by 122 High Potential Start Up companies supported by Dept of Jobs through Enterprise Ireland – Minister Bru

1850 new jobs to be created over next three years by 122 High Potential Start Up companies supported by Dept of Jobs through Enterprise Ireland – Minister Bruton

9th February 2014

Adams shows willingness to let FF back into Government - Harris

Fine Gael Wicklow TD, Simon Harris, has today (Sunday) said that the Sinn Féin leader, Gerry Adams, has shown his willingness to allow Fianna Fáil back into Government. Deputy Harris was speaking after Gerry Adams refused to rule out going into Government with Fianna Fáil on RTE’s This Week programme.

9th February 2014