Press Statements, Local News, Economy, Sport and Community Resources

Press Statements, Local News, Economy, Sport and Community Resources

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he would make it a requirement of local authorities to send reminders in respect of the non principal private residence charge as an increasing number of persons report the onerous penalties imposed for late payment at a time when they are hard pressed to pay the charge itself; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

To ask the Minister for Social Protection the changes in criteria proposed to qualify for a contributory State pension under the National Framework planned for 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter?

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns raised by a company (details supplied) in respect of regulation MARPOL Annex VI which it is expected will apply in the Irish Sea from 2015; if his further attention has been drawn to the possible implications that this has for connectivity and ferry operations generally on the Irish Sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she could clarify Ireland's current inter-country adoption arrangements with Russia; if she is recommending that parents proceed with adoption arrangements with the Russian authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter?

To ask the Minister for Social Protection the changes in criteria proposed to qualify for a contributory State pension under the National Framework planned for 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter?

Press Statements, Local News, Government Funding, Grants, Transport

Press Statements, Local News, Government Funding, Grants, Transport

Press Statements, Local News, Naas, Health