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Courts and Civil Law Bill 2013

I would like to thank the Minister for bringing this Bill before the House. This legislation aims to make two very important changes in our legal system. First of all, it sets out to achieve transparency of family law practices by abolishing the 'in camera' rule, and secondly, to achieve efficiency and affordability within our courts service.

Social Protection: Reducing Inefficiency in Social Welfare Payments Processing 10th July 2013

To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which various forms for social welfare payments may be simplified...

Dáil Speech on Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill (Monday 1st July 2013)

North County set to receive further ‘Next Generation’ investment by 2015

Towns in north county Dublin will receive further investment in telecommunications infrastructure between now and 2015 as part of a national roll out of next generation broadband services, according to Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal. Deputy Farrell has welcomed this timely announcement on foot of today's launch of Government's National Digital Strategy, aimed at a country wide adoption of digital engagement and building hardware that will focus on meeting modern day demand.

Courts and Civil Law Bill 2013

I would like to thank the Minister for bringing this Bill before the House. This legislation aims to make two very important changes in our legal system. First of all, it sets out to achieve transparency of family law practices by abolishing the 'in camera' rule, and secondly, to achieve efficiency and affordability within our courts service.

Bannon welcomes landslide passage of immigration reform bill through US Senate

Fine Gael Longford Westmeath Deputy, James Bannon, has welcomed the passage of an immigration reform bill through the US Senate this week saying it moves the plight of the undocumented Irish one step closer to being resolved.

Minister Varadkar Opens Hansfield Station

Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D. today officially opened Hansfield Station in Dublin 15.

Shatter supports Pride Day Rally and congratulates Irish Prison Service on initiative

Pride Day Rally is a solidarity rally on the human-rights journey toward LGBT equality. Recognising the need for reform, the rally focuses this year on the civil rights of transgender persons.

New international treaty will increase access to books for visually impaired persons – Minister Bruton

A new international treaty will improve book access for visually impaired people, particularly those in developing countries, according to Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD.

Minister Shatter highlights continuing Garda successes in driving down crime by 8%

Speaking today on the publication of the Central Statistics Office recorded crime statistics for the twelve month period ending with the first quarter of 2013...