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Dáil Speech on Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill- Wednesday 27th June

Speeches, Economy, Jobs

27th June 2012

New sharing of information will create a more student focused approach to education

New information sharing between primary and secondary schools will ensure continuity and progression for students and also alert secondary schools if any child will need additional support to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.

27th June 2012

Mitchell nostalgic about the break-up of Dublin South constituency

Reacting to the Constituency Commission boundary recommendations, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Olivia Mitchell has said she feels nostalgic about the break-up of the Dublin South constituency as we know it. "Not alone was Dublin South a butchering, the wiping out of the Dublin South name is a real shock. 'Dublin Rathdown' will take some getting used to.

26th June 2012

Dáil Speech on Local Government Miscellaneous Bill 2012- Wednesday 23rd May

Speeches, Environment, Legislation

23rd June 2012

Dáil Speech on Local Government Miscellaneous Bill 2012- Wednesday 23rd May

Speeches, Environment, Legislation

23rd June 2012

Mixed feelings over Constituency Commission changes

Fine Gael Party Chairman Charlie Flanagan has admitted to having mixed feelings over the recent decision by the Constituency Commission to recommend splitting up Laois and Offaly for the first time in the history of the State. Deputy Flanagan was speaking after the publication of the Constituency Commission report which will see Laois and Offaly becoming two three seater constituencies.

22nd June 2012

Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Health

To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered representations from the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists seeking statutory registration and recognition of creative arts therapies; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

21st June 2012

End of an Era as Churchtown Driving Test Centre closes

Speaking following the announcement of the closure of the Churchtown driving test centre, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Olivia Mitchell described the news as the end of an era.

21st June 2012

General election gender quotas should have sunset clause

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell, has suggested the introduction of a sunset clause for gender quotas which would see the quotas phased out after a pre-determined period of time.

20th June 2012

General election gender quotas should have sunset clause

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell, has suggested the introduction of a sunset clause for gender quotas which would see the quotas phased out after a pre-determined period of time.

20th June 2012