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Lawlor Welcomes Clarification that the Stability Will Not Change

Press Statements, EU, Elections, Stability Treaty Not Change

24th May 2012

We won't get back on our feet without debt writedowns

For Ireland to recover from 'horrendous' debt problems, a significant proportion must be written down

23rd May 2012

Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister Environment, Community and Local Government

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by architects regarding the proposed amendments to the Building Controls Regulation which appear to require them to certify not just the design but the actual building work carried out for which they feel they simply cannot take responsibility unless they are full time on site; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

23rd May 2012

Mitchell joins An Taoiseach in calling for strong pro-European vote from Dublin South on 31st May

Dublin South registered highest Lisbon Yes vote in the country at 81.7%, hope of even stronger vote of support this time around Fine Gael Dublin South Deputy, Olivia Mitchell, has joined An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, in calling for Dublin South voters to come out and reaffirm their traditional support for Ireland's involvement in Europe by voting Yes on 31st May.

23rd May 2012

Flanagan perturbed at plans to means test capital assets of farmers

Fine Gael Party Chairman Charlie Flanagan has said he is perturbed at reports suggesting that capital assets are to be taken into consideration for the assessment of income for third level students. Deputy Flanagan raised the matter in the Dail on Wednesday with the Minister of State at Department of Education, Sean Sherlock.

23rd May 2012

Vote Yes for a financial safety net

Voting Yes guarantees Irish access to a new European bailout fund should it be needed in the future.

17th May 2012

Construction Contracts Bill 2010-Thursday 10th May 2012

Speeches, Legislation

10th May 2012

Construction Contracts Bill 2010-Thursday 10th May 2012

Speeches, Legislation

10th May 2012

Cautious welcome for NAMA house sale scheme

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell, has today (Tuesday) extended a cautious welcome to the announcement of NAMA's pilot scheme for house sales.

8th May 2012

90% of Business Leaders Support a Yes Vote- Lawlor

Press Statements, EU, Elections, Stability Treaty Referendum

7th May 2012