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Government Decision to approve the publication of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill

'Todays’ decision by cabinet, approving the Bill, comes in the wake of extensive work between the Government partners. We have produced what we consider to be a balanced set of proposals aimed at meeting the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights.'

Minister Shatter briefs US Attorney General on key successes of Irish Presidency in the Justice area

In advance of the EU – US Meeting taking place in Dublin tomorrow, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter T.D, held important discussions with US Attorney General, Eric Holder.

Potential for jobs and growth boost can help secure agreement to start EU-US Trade Talks – Minister Bruton

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton is encouraging his fellow EU Trade Ministers to seize the opportunity to boost EU jobs and growth by agreeing at tomorrow’s (Friday 14th June) EU Trade Council to allow the start of EU-US trade talks.

Richard Bruton named as FG Director of Elections for the Referendum on the Abolition of the Seanad

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, this morning (Thursday) named Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD as Director of the Fine Gael campaign for a Yes vote in the Referendum on the Abolition of the Seanad.

Domestic Violence, specifically in relation to the Women’s Aid report

New €175million Government Seed and Venture Capital Scheme targets high-growth Irish companies – Minister Bruton

Enterprise Ireland scheme aims to leverage private sector funds to create total of €700million for investment 2013-2018.

Government targets top 5 of global competitiveness rankings – Minister Bruton

Government to “competitiveness-proof” all Cabinet decisions as part of drive to improve ease of doing business and ultimately create jobs.

Relocation of the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin- Minister Reilly

The Minister for Health Dr. James Reilly TD, together with Minister Alex White and Minister Kathleen Lynch, today (Monday 27 May 2013) announced the Government’s intention to relocate the National Maternity Hospital (NMH), Holles Street, to the St. Vincent’s University Hospital Campus at Elm Park.

Minister Reilly officially opens 3rd National Patient Safety Conference

The Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly, T.D., today (Friday 24 May 2013) officially opened the 3rd National Patient Safety Conference in the Croke Park Conference Centre.

Minister Fitzgerald outlines agenda to improve pre-school quality

Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today outlined her commitment and agenda for improving quality in pre-school services.

Passing of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012

Dr. James Reilly, T.D. Minister for Health and Mr. Alex White T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for Primary Care in the Department of Health, today (22 May 2013) welcomed the passing of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 through both Houses of the Oireachtas.

Minister Fitzgerald welcomes the publication of the 2012 Annual Report of the National Board for Safeguarding Children

"I welcome the publication today (Monday 20th May 2013) of the 2012 Annual Report of the National Board for Safeguarding Children..."