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Speech by the Taoiseach at the jobs announcement by Nypro

This project will involve an investment of €19 million and will lead to the creation of over 200 high quality jobs here in Waterford. In short, this is a tremendous vote of confidence in the region.

28th March 2013

eHealth Week: Driving a Healthier Europe

The use of technology to revolutionise healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes will be the focus of international eHealth Week, taking place in Dublin’s Convention Centre from 13th – 15th May 2013.

28th March 2013

Speech by the Taoiseach at the jobs announcement by Nypro

This project will involve an investment of €19 million and will lead to the creation of over 200 high quality jobs here in Waterford. In short, this is a tremendous vote of confidence in the region.

28th March 2013

Mallow General Hospital set to be busier under healthcare reform plans - Collins

Welcoming the reconfiguration of services at Mallow General Hospital (MGH), Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, said the reform plans set out by the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly TD, will ensure that smaller hospitals play a bigger role in meeting the healthcare needs of the people. Deputy Collins said the replacement of the Emergency Department at MGH with an Urgent Care Centre will see the structure of the hospital changed while the majority of people attending at the hospital will continue to be treated there.

28th March 2013

Parliamentary Questions addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if it is envisaged that Ireland may soon agree a double taxation agreement with Taiwan in view of the fact that many of our trading partners from both the EU and elsewhere have already done so; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

28th March 2013

Dáil Question on IRFU bid for World Cup

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a potential bid for the rugby world cup by the Irish Rugby Football Union

28th March 2013

5.5% Drop in Crime Levels Last Year

Figures issued today by the Central Statistics Office have shown a 5.5% reduction in crime rates last year. These figures also show that there has been in a reduction in 10 of the 14 crime groups for which figures are given over the previous year.

28th March 2013

Dáil Question on IRFU bid for World Cup

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a potential bid for the rugby world cup by the Irish Rugby Football Union

28th March 2013

5.5% Drop in Crime Levels Last Year

Figures issued today by the Central Statistics Office have shown a 5.5% reduction in crime rates last year. These figures also show that there has been in a reduction in 10 of the 14 crime groups for which figures are given over the previous year.

28th March 2013

Dail Question on the development of a new aviation policy

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will publish the consultation paper on the proposed aviation policy; the main themes that this policy will cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

27th March 2013