Press Statements, The Gathering 2013, Tourism, Government Initiatives

To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on requests from public servants to allow them to postpone retirement beyond the current 65 years cut off; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

Press Statements, EU, Elections, Stability Treaty

Press Statements, EU, Elections, Stability Treaty

Press Statements, EU, Elections, Stability Treaty

Press Statements, EU, Elections, Stability Treaty

Fine Gael Dublin South Deputy, Olivia Mitchell, said the potential jobs losses from Vodafone in Leopardstown, will have a significant impact on local communities and on the local economy.

Laois Offaly TD Charlie Flanagan has called on Minister Coveney to reopen the Agri-Environmental Options Scheme. Deputy Flanagan met with the Minister last week and impressed upon him the importance of reopening a targeted scheme so that financial recognition is provided for farmers who are restricted in what they can do in obtaining a commercial return from their farm.

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that an elderly person admitted to a nursing home in mid-2011 is liable for the household charge in 2012 and if this is the case, if a fairer arrangement can be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

It is important that we are dealing with this subject matter given the seriousness of the Report and the time taken to digest it.