The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Mr. Alan Shatter T.D. has today welcomed the support given to him by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality for the decision on the development of a new prison in Cork.

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Mr. Alan Shatter T.D. has today welcomed the support given to him by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality for the decision on the development of a new prison in Cork.

To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the outcome of the EU Council meeting to determine an agreed EU position for a development framework post 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Fine Gael Dublin Central Deputy, Paschal Donohue, has said the announcement of 50 high-value jobs to be created by Citrix at East Point Business Park, Dublin 3 is further proof of our success in building and developing Ireland as an ICT hub.

Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability, Martin Conway, will today (Wednesday) officially launch a new video on behalf of Clare Supported Employment at the 11th European Union of Supported Employment (EUSE) conference, which is taking place in Dublin today. The event, which is being hosted by Irish Association of Supported Employment (IASE), was launched by the Dublin Lord Mayor Naoise Ó Muirí.

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has said the opening of a Tourist Information Centre (TIC) in Dun Laoghaire will enhance the tourist experience for those visiting the area, while providing a forum for local businesses to promote themselves to visitors.

Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, has today (12th June 2013) said that the 2012 annual report from Women’s Aid reflects disturbing trends in child abuse in Ireland.