News & Statements
Boolavogue NS and Scoil Mhuire, Coolcotts to get permanent accommodation as part of prefab replacement scheme in 2013/14
GOVERNMENT Chief Whip Minister Paul Kehoe TD has welcomed an announcement from Minister for Education & Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., that Boolvogue NS and Scoil Mhuire, Coolcottes will get permanent classrooms in their schools to replace prefabs.
Wexford schools and roads included in €160 million capital investments – Kehoe
GOVERNMENT Chief Whip Paul Kehoe TD has welcomed an announcement this afternoon from Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn and Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD that three Wexford schools and Wexford's road network are included in a €160 million of Government capital investments.
Abolition of Seanad Éireann Bill 2013 – Áine Collins
I'm delighted to speak on this Bill because it's addressing one of the promises that we made in our Programme for Government. We have been criticized by the people for not dealing with this earlier, but we've had a very busy referenda schedule so far, such as the Stability Treaty and the Children's Referendum. This too will be a hugely important referenda, as it's a key part of the political reform that we promised.
32nd Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Eireann) 2013
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, for his presence. The proposed 32nd amendment to the Constitution provides the opportunity for the people to have their say on this debate. Given the current Government's commitment to have this discussion and this referendum in 2009, followed by its inclusion in the election manifesto of a number of parties, I see no difficulty in putting this question to the people to ascertain what the response will be.
Dáil Questions regarding Garda Numbers in Malahide, Balbriggan and Swords, Co. Dublin
To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline in tabular form the current strength of An Garda Síochána in the Balbriggan (Y) District, Dublin; the number of vehicles allocated; the number of Garda reserves present; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality 2013 Estimates – Justice Vote Group
Dáil Speech on the Abolition of the Seanad 19th June 2013
Abolition of Seanad Éireann Bill 2013 – Áine Collins
I'm delighted to speak on this Bill because it's addressing one of the promises that we made in our Programme for Government. We have been criticized by the people for not dealing with this earlier, but we've had a very busy referenda schedule so far, such as the Stability Treaty and the Children's Referendum. This too will be a hugely important referenda, as it's a key part of the political reform that we promised.
32nd Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Eireann) 2013
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, for his presence. The proposed 32nd amendment to the Constitution provides the opportunity for the people to have their say on this debate. Given the current Government's commitment to have this discussion and this referendum in 2009, followed by its inclusion in the election manifesto of a number of parties, I see no difficulty in putting this question to the people to ascertain what the response will be.
Dáil Questions regarding Garda Numbers in Malahide, Balbriggan and Swords, Co. Dublin
To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline in tabular form the current strength of An Garda Síochána in the Balbriggan (Y) District, Dublin; the number of vehicles allocated; the number of Garda reserves present; and if he will make a statement on the matter.