The Bill will transpose into Irish law an EU Council Framework Decision on combating terrorism. In particular, the Bill, when enacted will amend the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005 to create the three new offences

Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Tuesday), supported the Irish Postmasters’ Union (IPU) in their call to make motor tax renewal available at Post Offices.

Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has announced that the Secretary General of the Department of Health, Dr Ambrose McLoughlin, will be moving to a new role supporting the implementation of the Healthy Ireland initiative ahead of his retirement next year.

Minister Flanagan expresses regret at the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.

Statement from Minister Simon Coveney TD Regarding Russian Trade Sanctions

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the Economic and Social Research Institute’s (ESRI) strong growth forecast in its Quarterly Economic Commentary.

Statement from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly, is working with the Department of Education towards the introduction of an additional, free pre-school year.

Fine Gael Carlow TD, Pat Deering, has today (Thursday) stated that a review of the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) is needed, and will help to ensure increased prioritisation of rural issues at Government level.

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has today (Tuesday) said he is relieved to have received confirmation from the Health Service Executive (HSE) that the preschool assistance subsidy, which supports children with disabilities, is being protected.